# Accessing APIs

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URL: https://nocodb.com/docs/apis-and-mcp/rest-apis/accessing-apis
Last updated: 2026-10-03

Authorize NocoDB API requests with API tokens and explore NocoDB API resources in the Swagger UI.

## API Tokens

Use API tokens to authorize NocoDB API requests. With API tokens, you can integrate NocoDB with third-party apps. For more information, refer to [API Tokens Management](/docs/product/account-settings/api-tokens).

## Swagger UI

You can work with the API resources in the Swagger UI. For more information, refer to [Swagger APIs Doc](/docs/product/bases/actions-on-base#rest-apis).

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## Related pages

- [Upload via API](https://nocodb.com/docs/apis-and-mcp/rest-apis/upload-via-api.md): Upload local files or files from a public remote URL to NocoDB with the API.