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meta=tokens

(mainquerytokens)

Gets tokens for data-modifying actions.

Specific parameter:
Other general parameters are available.
type

Types of token to request.

Values (separate with | or alternative): createaccount, csrf, deleteglobalaccount, login, patrol, rollback, setglobalaccountstatus, userrights, watch
To specify all values, use *.
Default: csrf
Examples:
Retrieve a csrf token (the default).
api.php?action=query&meta=tokens [open in sandbox]
Retrieve a watch token and a patrol token.
api.php?action=query&meta=tokens&type=watch|patrol [open in sandbox]