Access token API
What is Access token API?
The Access token API provides you with authentication and authorization for requesting payments, logins, and other services through the Vipps MobilePay API platform.
Authentication and authorization
When you use the API to request payments, logins, and other services, we must be sure of your identity and access rights.
Your API keys provide proof of your identity. This is why it's so important to keep these secret.
Supply the API keys in an authentication request through the Access token API, and we will return a token that represents your identity.
When you run further API requests, attach the token so that we get your identity and can confirm that you have permission to run the request.
For example, if you request to initiate a payment for a sales unit (merchant sales number), we will use your access token to identify who you are, and evaluate if you're allowed to initiate payments for the specified sales unit.
You can have multiple access tokens, and they can be used at the same time as long as they are valid.
Getting started
I'm new to authentication
- Learn the basics: Understand authentication concepts in our knowledge base
- Choose your method: Review the authentication types below
- Get your credentials: Obtain API keys from the developer portal
- Test your setup: Use the test environment to verify authentication
I'm ready to integrate
- Choose authentication type: Select between standard or partner authentication
- Implement authentication: Follow the relevant guide for your use case
- Test your tokens: Verify token generation and usage
- Reference: Check the API specification for all endpoints
Authentication types
There are two types of authentication. Please see the following sections for more details:
- Standard authentication (for everything except the special cases)
- Partner specialized authentication (for partners with limited, specialized use)
Technical documentation
- Standard authentication: Authentication for most use cases
- Partner authentication: Specialized authentication for partners
- API FAQ: Look for your question among those people have asked before
- API specification: Go to the endpoint specifications
Need help?
Can't find what you're looking for?
- Check our Knowledge Base for common questions
- Visit our Contact page for developer support
New to the platform?
- See Getting started for information about API keys, product activation, and the test environment