API access token

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Hello,

Thank you for reaching out.

To address this, you can increase the session timeout for the API by modifying the api_session_timeout parameter in the router’s configuration. This will extend the time before the access token expires. Below are the steps to achieve it:

  1. Access the router’s CLI via SSH or WebUI:
  • Connect to your router with an SSH client (e.g., PuTTY).
  • Enter the router’s IP address, then log in using your credentials.
  1. Once logged in, open the configuration file using a text editor like vim or nano:
vim /etc/config/vuci

or

nano /etc/config/vuci
  1. Modify the Session Timeout:
  • Locate the api_session_timeout setting in the configuration file.
  • By default, this value is set to 300 seconds (5 minutes). You can increase this to 600 (10 minutes) or higher, depending on your needs.
  1. Save and Exit:
  • If using vim, press ESC, then type :wq to save and exit.
  • If using nano, press CTRL + X, then Y, and Enter to save and exit.

Once the api_session_timeout is increased, the access token should remain valid for a longer period, reducing the need to constantly retrieve a new token.

If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

Best Regards,