How To Retrieve a REST API Token From XMLAPI

Purpose

This document explains how to retrieve a REST API token through XMLAPI.

Introduction

It is possible to retrieve a REST API token through the XMLAPI action GETRESTTOKEN by using the XMLAPI apptoken.

Solution

Prerequisites

This procedure requires a super user account.

Solve

Generate an API Token in the OUTSCAN UI Menu Menu -> Settings -> Security Policy.
1. With that key, run the API command.
```
https://<O24-URL>/opi/XMLAPI?ACTION=GETRESTTOKEN&APPTOKEN=<Key from Step 1>
```
  The <O24-URL> could be either https://outscan.outpost24.com/ or your HIAB IP Address/FQDN.
A token is returned that lasts 10 minutes from the REST API.

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