Token Management

This document explains how to create and manage API tokens on the ANC Relay platform.

What is a Token?

A token is your credential for calling the API, equivalent to an API Key. Each token is independent, and you can:

• Create different tokens for different applications
• Set independent quota limits for each token
• Disable or delete tokens at any time
• Track the usage of each token

View Tokens

1. Log in to the ANC Relay Console
2. Click "Tokens" in the left menu
3. View all created tokens in the token list

Token List Fields

Field	Description
Name	Custom name for the token, for easy identification
Status	Enabled/Disabled status
Used Quota	Quota consumed by this token
Remaining Quota	Remaining available quota (shows "Unlimited" if no limit)
Created Time	When the token was created
Expiration Time	Token validity period (shows "Never Expires" if permanent)

Create New Token

Steps

1. Click the "Add Token" button on the token page
2. Fill in the token information:

Configuration	Description	Recommendation
Name	Token name for identification	Use meaningful names like "Claude-Code-Work-PC"
Expiration	Token validity period	Set as needed, choose "Never Expires" for long-term use
Quota	Maximum quota for the token	Set a reasonable limit to prevent accidental consumption
Model Restriction	Limit available models	Optional, leave empty to use all models
IP Restriction	Limit accessible IPs	Optional, enhances security

3. Click "Submit" to generate the token
4. Important: Copy the displayed token value immediately!

Token Format

The generated token format looks like:

sk-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Manage Tokens

Edit Token

1. Find the target token in the token list
2. Click the "Edit" button
3. You can modify:
   • Name
   • Expiration time
   • Quota limit
   • Model restriction
   • IP restriction
4. Click "Submit" to save changes

Disable/Enable Token

• Click the token status toggle to quickly switch between enabled/disabled states
• Disabled tokens cannot be used for API calls
• Re-enabling restores functionality

Delete Token

1. Find the target token in the token list
2. Click the "Delete" button
3. Confirm the deletion

⚠️ Warning: Deletion is irreversible, please proceed with caution.

Token Best Practices

1. Categorized Management

Create separate tokens for different purposes:

✅ Recommended:
- Claude-Code-Work-PC
- Claude-Code-Personal-Laptop
- ChatGPT-Web-App

❌ Not Recommended:
- Using one token for all applications

2. Set Quota Limits

Set reasonable quota limits for each token:

• Development/Testing: Set lower quota (e.g., $10)
• Production: Set based on estimated usage
• Personal Use: Set monthly budget limit

3. Regular Checks

• Regularly review token usage
• Delete unused tokens
• Check for abnormal consumption

4. Security Recommendations

• Never hardcode tokens in public code
• Use environment variables to store tokens
• Rotate important tokens regularly
• Enable IP restrictions for enhanced security

FAQ

Q: What if I lose my token?

A: Tokens cannot be recovered. You must delete the original token and create a new one.

Q: What if my token quota is exhausted?

A: You can edit the token to increase the quota, or top up your account balance and the quota will automatically recover.

Q: How many tokens can I create?

A: Regular users have a limit on the number of tokens they can create. Please check your account tier for details.

Q: What if my token is compromised?

A: Immediately disable or delete the token, create a new one, and review your account security settings.