Use this endpoint to request a token for use with Melissa Cloud APIs.
Token Server
The Token Server provides a critical layer of security for web applications that use services requiring a license key. When you integrate a service directly into a public-facing website, there’s a significant risk of exposing your license key within the site’s code. If a malicious actor finds this key, they could potentially use your licensed services without authorization, leading to security breaches or unexpected costs.
To solve this problem, the Token Server acts as a secure intermediary. Instead of placing your main license key in the public code, your private server-side application makes a request to the Token Server. In return, it receives a secure, temporary token with a limited lifespan. This disposable token can then be safely passed to the public website for its use, ensuring that your license key is never exposed.
The Token Server can:
- Generate secure, temporary authentication tokens for client-side use.
- Conceal your license key to prevent it from being exposed in public-facing code.
- Enhance web application security by providing a safer method for authentication.
- Control the active lifespan of a token, from a minimum of 1 minute up to 99 hours.
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Token Service Server
https://tokenservice.melissadata.net/v3/json/Service.svc/