# Get a control app's API token

Every API request requires an app token, which refers to a specific instance of a control app and is required for authorization.

The app token replaces `:appToken` in endpoints like this: `https://app.singular.live/apiv2/controlapps/:appToken/control`.

You can find a control app's shared app token here:

* [The Singular Dashboard](#on-the-dashboard) (for all control apps)
* [UNO](#in-uno) (for UNO apps)
* [Studio](#in-studio) (for all other Singular apps)

### How to get a control app's API token from the Dashboard

1. Select your desired app in Dashboard.
2. Press the **i** button at the top right to open the [Dashboard inspector](https://developer.singular.live/support/singular-terminology#dashboard-inspector). The shared app token is listed under URLs and Token.

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### How to get the API token for an UNO app

* With the app open, press the **\</>** icon to copy the shared app token.

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### How to get the API token for a Studio app

1. With the app open, press the **three-dot menu** at the top right of screen.
2. Select **Manage Access**.
3. Copy the App Token.

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