# Retrieve a client credentials token

Obtain an access token based on your Client ID and Client Secret.

Endpoint: POST /oauth/token
Security: BasicAuth

## Request fields (application/x-www-form-urlencoded):

  - `grant_type` (string, required)
    Must be client_credentials.
    Example: "client_credentials"

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `access_token` (string)
    Access token to be used when calling the API. Valid for 12 hours.
    Example: "ba8k1234-00f2-475a-60d8-6g45377b4062"

  - `token_type` (string)
    Type of the token (bearer).
    Example: "bearer"

  - `expires_in` (integer)
    Expiry time in seconds.
    Example: 43199

  - `expires_at` (string)
    Access token expiration timestamp (UTC).
    Example: "2025-04-11T03:43:28.148Z"

  - `scope` (string)
    Scope of the token (transfers).
    Example: "transfers"