Earthdata Login has recently added functionality so that users can generate User tokens for themselves via the EDL GUI or the API. User tokens are valid for a duration of 90 days. Users can generate these tokens and use them with compatible applications during the application authorization process. A user is allowed a maximum of two valid user tokens at any given time. If you already have two valid user tokens, and wish to generate a new token please delete and existing token and generate a new one.
Generating a User token from EDL GUI
Visit Earthdata Login (https://urs.earthdata.nasa.gov if you are looking for Production environment) and Login with your credentials
On successful login you are redirected to your profile page. Locate "Generate Token" link in the sub navigation as indicated in the image below.
On clicking the 'Generate Token' link in the above image, you will be redirected to the User token generation page. You should see 'Generate Token' button at the bottom as shown in the picture below.
Click on the "Generate Token" button in the above page. You will be redirected to the page as shown in the picture below. A user token is generated for you but it is hidden for security purposes..
Click on the 'Show Token' button to view the generated user token. You can toggle between show and hide token by clicking on the button, as shown in the button below.
You can delete an existing token by clicking on the. 'X' button as indicated in the image below.
Generating EDL User Token via the API.
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