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meta=tokens

(main | query | tokens)

Gets tokens for data-modifying actions.

Specific parameter:

Other general parameters are available.

type: Types of token to request.; Values (separate with | or alternative): createaccount, csrf, login, patrol, rollback, userrights, watch; To specify all values, use *.; Default: csrf

Examples:

Retrieve a csrf token (the default).: api.php?action=query&meta=tokens [open in sandbox]
Retrieve a watch token and a patrol token.: api.php?action=query&meta=tokens&type=watch|patrol [open in sandbox]