# How does token transient function?

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**Category:** Dev/API Corner\
**Tags:** other-dev\
**Created:** [January 21, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-does-token-transient-function/772185 "2022-01-21T21:32:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 21, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-does-token-transient-function/772185/1 "2022-01-21T21:32:11Z")

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A properly formatted GET request to /security/token generates a transient token that is required for other commands to work. I’m looking to better understand how this token works. I can tell via testing that it’s not limited to a single use. I can’t tell if it’s time limited or if there are any other limitations. Can anyone shed light on how this works? I haven’t been able to find any documentation on it other than mentions in passing of where it’s required.