User Token | Deezer

Sharing your ARL token with untrusted third-party apps is risky as it gives them full access to your account. How to Find: Log into the Deezer website on a computer, open Developer Tools (F12) , navigate to Application > Cookies , and look for the value labeled Music Assistant Comparison of Token Types OAuth Token Official Support Moderate (requires periodic refresh) Common Use App Development Media Servers / Unofficial downloaders Ease of Access Technical (requires coding) Simple (copy/paste from browser)

If you are a developer building a custom dashboard, a Discord bot that takes music requests, or an automation script that creates daily backup playlists, the Deezer API requires an access_token . While you can get this via OAuth, using a persistent User Token is often easier for personal, single-user scripts. deezer user token

Getting the access token We'll get our access token by using the following API: https://connect.deezer.com/oauth/access_token.php? Deezer User Token Sharing your ARL token with untrusted third-party apps

A (often called an Access Token) is a unique alphanumeric string that allows third-party applications to perform actions on your behalf without needing your password. It acts like a temporary "key" to your account's music library, playlists, and user settings. What it does Getting the access token We'll get our access

This is the "official" way. It is generated when you click "Authorize" on a login pop-up. It allows an app to act on your behalf, like creating a playlist or adding a favorite track.

Wrong Permissions: If you try to delete a playlist but didn't request 'delete_library,' the API will return a 403 Forbidden error.