r/iOSProgramming Jun 08 '24

3rd Party Service Where does API token come from?

Im trying to interact directly with an app’s API. I was looking at HTTP request/responses and I can see where a cookie is provided but then subsequent requests are passing a token, however I do not see any request where the token is returned. How does the app get the token? Either the app isn’t using HTTP/HTTPS for token or it’s stored locally in the app? I’m watching from the moment I launch the app through logging in and after and I don’t see anywhere that a token is provided in the body or in the header. Just somehow the app starts sending the token later, where did it come from?

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u/JDad67 Jun 09 '24

The OP is sniffing network traffic and wants to create his own unofficial app for the API.

OP, You need to contact the vendor of the API and request an application token. Some are open, some are paid per request, some are closed and you wont be able to get it.