---
title: "Obtain access token"
method: POST
path: "/api/token"
tags: ["OAuth"]
---

# Obtain access token

`POST /api/token`

OAuth2 token endpoint. Exchanges an authorization code for an access token.

## Response `200`

Access token successfully obtained.

- object
  - `token_type` string, required
  - `access_token` string, required
  - `expires_in` integer, required

## Other responses

- `400` — Failed to obtain access token.

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