# \[Optional] Connect to Brex using an API Token

If you prefer to connect Brex using an API Token, follow the instructions below:

### Generate an API Token in Brex

1. In Brex, navigate to [**Company Settings -> Developer**](https://dashboard.brex.com/settings/developer) and click **Create Token.**

<img src="/files/zEAOi6LBPlxzaAaKlcVI" alt="" width="563">

2. Enter a name for your token and check “Read/Write” for all scopes available, and “Read” for all others. (While we don’t currently support all of these endpoints, this will make your token compatible with any future features that do).

<img src="/files/qz1e8V4QnFpHFC1vmxAE" alt="" width="375">

3. Click **Create Token** and copy it to your clipboard.

Once you're done, head back to [Apps](https://app.violetlabs.com/apps/) in Violet (or [Apps](https://app.violetgov.com/apps/) in VioletGov), click **Show other authentication options**, enter your token, and click **Connect with API Token.**


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