Client credential token
A client_credentials token is used when the credentials are not publicly exposed, usually a server-side language such as PHP or Node.js. This type of authentication enables CRUD access to all resources.
client_id and client_secret are created and managed via Application Keys.
To see the access granted by a client_credentials token, refer to Permissions.
POST Create a client credential token
https://useast.api.elasticpath.com/oauth/access_token
Form data parameters
| Name | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
grant_type | Required | string | The grant type, in this case it must be client_credentials |
client_secret | Required | string | Your client_secret |
client_id | Required | string | Your client_id |
Request Examples
Curl
curl -X POST "https://useast.api.elasticpath.com/oauth/access_token" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "client_id=XXXX" \
-d "client_secret=XXXX" \
-d "grant_type=client_credentials"
JavaScript SDK
import { gateway as EPCC_Gateway } from "@moltin/sdk";
const EPCC = await EPCC_Gateway({
client_id: "DkkDs01npaexROx8fB8NpMCQIPMiYxgacjYY48J12i",
client_secret: "eAomGPn4kT9HdTDTbpTVnpyX9NqfzRlMJnc5qBRFhF",
});
Response Example
200 OK
{
"expires": 1524486008,
"identifier": "client_credentials",
"expires_in": 3600,
"access_token": "xa3521ca621113e44eeed9232fa3e54571cb08bc",
"token_type": "Bearer"
}