> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://api-portal.novapost.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://api-portal.novapost.com/methods/methods/authorization.md).

# Authorization

## Generate a temporary JWT-token

> Issues a temporary JWT-token for making authorized API requests. \
> A valid apiKey must be provided as a query parameter.\
> \
> How to obtain an apiKey:\
> \- In Sandbox, use POST \`/test-api-keys\` with a registered phone number from the Client Portal (EBC): <https://my.novapost.com/\\>
> \- In PROD, use your personal apiKey provided by your manager\
> \
> Usage:\
> \- Call GET \`/clients/authorization?apiKey={apiKey}\`\
> \- On success, copy the jwt from the response\
> \- Open the \*\*\[Authorize]\(<https://api.novapost.com/developers/index.html#auth)\\*\\>\* dialog in this documentation, select the \`JWT\` scheme, and paste the jwt\
> \- All Try-it-out requests will then automatically include \`Authorization: {jwt}\`\
> &#x20;\
> Notes:\
> \- The jwt is valid for \~1 hour; request a new one after expiry\
> \- Do not store jwt beyond its TTL\
> \- The \`/test-api-keys\` route is not available in PROD<br>

```json
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```


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