---
title: Obtain your Zendesk API token
description: The Zendesk Connector's outbound provisioning functionality is built using Zendesk's REST API, which requires an authorized OAuth 2.0 Access Token.
component: zendesk
page_id: zendesk:setup:pf_zendesk_connector_obtain_your_zendesk_api_token
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/integrations/zendesk/setup/pf_zendesk_connector_obtain_your_zendesk_api_token.html
revdate: June 17, 2024
section_ids:
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
---

# Obtain your Zendesk API token

## About this task

The Zendesk Connector's outbound provisioning functionality is built using Zendesk's REST API, which requires an authorized OAuth 2.0 Access Token.

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|   | You only require this information if you are configuring this connector for outbound provisioning. |

## Steps

1. Sign on to Zendesk with your administrator account.

2. Click the **Gear** icon and select **API** in the **Channels** category.

3. On the **Settings** tab, ensure the **Token Access** check box is selected.

4. Note the **API token** value.

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   |   | These steps are subject to change at the discretion of Zendesk. If these steps are different from the steps in this document, contact your Zendesk representative for updated steps for obtaining this API token. |