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# Temporary Token & Token Expiry

**What is Temporary Token:**

Temporary tokens provide convenient access to a document's review screen without requiring a login to your Docsumo account, simplifying the reviewing process. You may encounter them within the review screen URL obtained via your webhook or within the API response; they are also utilised in the creation of shareable links.

**What is Token Expiry?**

As the name suggests, it refers to the point in time when the temporary token becomes invalid and can no longer be used for authentication or access.

Temporary token expiration is a security measure to limit the exposure of sensitive data or functions in case the token is compromised or accidentally shared.

### How to set Token Expiry?

Setting up the token expiry involves the following steps:

**Step 1. Access your Account Settings**

* Begin by clicking on "Settings" in the left-side navigation menu.

<Image align="center" src="https://files.readme.io/3435103-Screenshot_2023-09-05_at_12.03.48_PM.png" />

**Step 2: Locate "Expiry Time for Temporary Token"**

* Within the "Account Settings" section of the Settings page, find "Expiry Time For Temporary Token."
* Select the duration from the dropdown available on the right.\
  ![](https://files.readme.io/4f0a5ae-Screenshot_2023-09-05_at_12.52.48_PM.png)