# Token

## Generate Token

 - [POST /auth/token](https://developers.bcb.bm/apis/open-banking-api/open-banking-api/token/token_generatetoken.md): Generates a JWT access token based on provided client credentials. Use this POST endpoint to authenticate using your clientId and clientSecret and receive a JWT token.

Token Validity: 40 minutes from the time of issuance.

Endpoint: https://api.bcb.bm/auth/token

Required Headers:
- Content-Type: application/json
- Accept: application/json

### Sample Request in JavaScript:

javascript
async function getToken() {
  try {
    const response = await fetch('https://api.bcb.bm/auth/token', {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        'Accept': 'application/json'
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        clientId: 'your-client-id',
        clientSecret: 'your-client-secret'
      })
    });
    
    if (!response.ok) {
      const errorData = await response.json();
      throw new Error(Error: ${errorData.message || response.statusText});
    }
    
    const data = await response.json();
    console.log('JWT Token:', data.token);
    // Store token securely
    localStorage.setItem('jwt', data.token);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Fetch error:', error);
  }
}

getToken();