---
title: "Issue a short-lived token for live metrics (Enterprise)"
method: GET
path: "/api/token/metrics"
tags: ["Live Telemetry"]
---

# Issue a short-lived token for live metrics (Enterprise)

`GET /api/token/metrics`

Returns a plain-text bearer token, valid for 60 seconds, that authorises
connecting to `/api/live/metrics` as a query parameter. Requires the
`LiveMetrics` permission. Available only in the Enterprise edition.

## Response `200`

Short-lived metrics token

## Other responses

- `401` — Missing or invalid credentials
- `403` — Authenticated principal lacks the required permission
- `404` — Enterprise feature not available in this edition

---

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