> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.valtimo.nl/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.valtimo.nl/v12/features/plugins/configure-object-token-authentication-plugin.md). # Object Token Auhentication Plugin {% hint style="success" %} The Object Token Authentication plugin is a ZGW plugin and can only be used in the GZAC edition. {% endhint %} The Object Token Authentication plugin is used to provide authentication for ZGW (Zaakgericht Werken) plugins that connect to APIs which use a token as authentication. Currently, the plugins that this plugin can provide authentication for are the following: * [Objecten API](/v12/features/plugins/configure-objecten-api-plugin.md) * [Objecttypen API](/v12/features/plugins/configure-objecttypen-api-plugin.md) ### Prerequisites This page requires you to have knowledge on how to configure Objecten API. ## Configuring the plugin A plugin configuration is required before the plugin can be used. A general description on how to configure plugins can be found [here](/v12/features/plugins.md#configuring-plugins). If the Object Token Auhentication plugin is not visible in the plugin menu, it is possible the application is missing a dependency. Instructions on how to add the Objecten API authentication dependency can be found [here](/v12/fundamentals/getting-started/modules/zgw/objecten-api-authentication.md). To configure this plugin the following properties have to be entered: * **Token (`token`).** The token is configured in the Objects administration page 'api authorizations'. The token should have permissions to object(types) registered to it. An example plugin configuration: