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Multi-factor Authentication for API Token Generation
Innovation Overview
Security is at the core of ThousandEyes, and with the latest updates, we are introducing a significant enhancement to the security of user API tokens. Now, whenever users need to create, remove, or regenerate basic tokens or OAuth bearer tokens, they must enter the multi-factor authentication (MFA) code sent to their email.
Feature Highlights:
Secured Token Management: Only a legitimate user who has access to their user email can generate a Basic or OAuth Bearer token
Customer Benefits:
Start Monitoring Instantly: Block unauthorized access by entities that IDP provisions without an email address
Here are the quick steps to generate a User API Token:
Go to Account Settings > Users and Roles
Under the API User Token section, generate “OAuth Bearer Token” for using the v7 API
The “Verification Required” window opens, asking for MFA token
Find the ThousandEyes email with the title of “Validation Code to…”
Copy the token from the email and paste it into the Verification windows
A new token is generated and displayed
Keep the token secure, and use it for the ThousandEyes API
Once the token window is closed, the token code cannot be retrieved