---
title: Access Token
sidebar_custom_props:
    termName: Access Token
    tags:
        - Tokens And Claims
    shortDescription: Bearer token used to access protected APIs.
    longDescription: >-
        Credential presented to resource servers to authorize requests. Often a JWT containing scopes, audience and expiry, but can be opaque and validated via introspection. Typically short-lived to reduce risk if leaked.
---