# Getting Credentials to use the API Our security policies require that you have different sets of credentials to access different parts of the ThingSpace Platform and APIs. If you haven't already obtained the access tokens you can **_[click here](/docs/guided-walkthroughs/gettokens)_** to follow the guide on How to Obtain Tokens _To learn all the details about credentials and tokens you can_ **_[click here](/docs/quick-start/5g-edge-developer-creds-token)_** _to view the Credentials and Tokens section_ <Card title="Quick API Reference" url="/docs/session-management/session-management-api-reference"> Explore Session Management API endpoints </Card> ## Notes - UWS credentials are machine credentials, not people credentials. Your company only needs one set of UWS credentials, not a set for every developer. - If your company ignores the previous bullet and has different UWS credentials for every developer, you need to notify your Account Representative to delete old credentials when a developer leaves the company. - UWS credentials can only be used by your application to log in through the APIs. - You cannot use portal credentials with the APIs, and you can’t use UWS credentials to access the portals. - UWS credentials do not expire, but it is recommended that you create a new password every three months.