# How to Get a Zendesk API Token

> To generate an API token in Zendesk, navigate to the Admin Center, open Apps and Integrations, and select Zendesk API. Next, click Add API Token, enter a description, copy the token for future use, and save. Finally, paste the token into another application to complete the integration.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-get-a-zendesk-api-token/
Apps: Zendesk
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3ec7ab56e05a00fe69a3/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On the Admin Center tab, go to the left-side panel and click 'Apps and Integrations'.
2. Scroll down to the APIs section, then click 'Zendesk API'.
3. Tap 'Add API Token' at the top-right corner.
4. Write a unique description for the API token you're about to generate.
5. After that, click 'Copy' to get the API token and temporarily store it for future use.
6. Once done, click 'Save'. At this point, you can now paste the API token elsewhere to integrate your Zendesk account with another application.