Why do we need password to access API?

saurabh1207 · Nov 1, 2021, 5:07 AM

Since we generate API access_key and secret_key when we register for API. Then while using the API why do we need to procide password of our account to get the token?
What is the use of secret_key given when api account is registered?

admin · Nov 1, 2021, 5:07 AM

Hi @saurabh1207 it is constructed in such a way that you have to pass the client id password to generate the token.You dont need api secret key to generate session. Kindly refer below link:
https://smartapi.angelbroking.com/topic/1194/basic-smartapi-integration-using-python