---
title: Manage tokens with InfluxDB 3 Explorer
description: Use InfluxDB 3 Explorer to manage authorization tokens for an InfluxDB 3 instance.
url: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb3/explorer/manage-tokens/
estimated_tokens: 874
product: InfluxDB 3 Explorer
version: explorer
publisher: InfluxData
canonical: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb3/explorer/manage-tokens/
date: '2026-09-30T22:41:12-05:00'
lastmod: '2026-09-30T22:41:12-05:00'
---

> [!Important]
> #### How you install Explorer depends on your InfluxDB 3 server
>
> Starting with InfluxDB 3 Enterprise v3.11, Explorer is included with
> the server and runs as WebAssembly (WASM)–there’s no separate
> container to install. Docker is required for InfluxDB 3 Core and
> Enterprise earlier than v3.11, and remains an option for later
> Enterprise releases. See[Install Explorer](/influxdb3/explorer/install/) to find the
> instructions for your server.

InfluxDB 3 Explorer lets you manage authorization tokens for your InfluxDB 3
Core instance or InfluxDB 3 Enterprise cluster.

> [!Important]
> Using InfluxDB 3 Explorer to manage authorization tokens in InfluxDB 3
> requires that the token used in the InfluxDB 3 server configuration is an[admin token](/influxdb3/enterprise/admin/tokens/admin/).
> If you’re running the[Docker container](/influxdb3/explorer/install/docker/), Explorer must also
> be running in[admin mode](/influxdb3/explorer/install/docker/#choose-operational-mode).

To manage InfluxDB authorization tokens, navigate to **Manage Tokens** in Explorer.
This page provides a list of databases in the connected InfluxDB 3 server that
contains the database name, retention period, and number of tables
(which includes system tables).

## Create a token

Use InfluxDB 3 Explorer to create an admin token or a resource token*(Enterprise only)* for your InfluxDB 3 instance or cluster.

For more information about InfluxDB tokens, see:

* [Manage tokens in InfluxDB 3 Core](/influxdb3/core/admin/tokens/)
* [Manage tokens in InfluxDB 3 Enterprise](/influxdb3/enterprise/admin/tokens/)

[Admin Token](#admin-token)[Resource Token *(Enterprise only)*](#)

To create an *admin* token:

1. On the **Manage Databases** page, click **+ Create New**.
2. Select **Admin Token** to create an admin token.
3. Provide a **Token Name**.
4. Click **Create Admin Token**.
5. Copy the generated token string and store it in a secure place.

To create a *resource* token with read or write permissions for specific databases:

1. On the **Manage Databases** page, click **+ Create New**.

2. Select **Database Token** to create a resource token *(InfluxDB 3 Enterprise only)*.

3. Provide a **Token Name**.

4. *(Optional)* Select a **Token Expiry**.

5. Select **Database Permissions** to assign to the token.

   To grant the token read or write permissions on all databases, select the*Read* and *Write* column headings.
   To grant permissions for specific databases, select the checkboxes next
   to each respective database name.

6. Copy the generated token string and store it in a secure place.

> [!Note]
> #### Store tokens in a secure secret store
>
> This is the *only* time you are able to view and copy the raw token string.
> We recommend storing tokens in a **secure secret store**.

## Delete a token

On the **Manage Databases** page, click the  button
on the row of the token you want to delete.

> [!Caution]
> Deleting a token is a destructive action and cannot be undone.
> Any clients using the deleted token will no longer be able to access your
> InfluxDB 3 instance.

> [!Note]
> #### You cannot delete the \_admin token
>
> When using InfluxDB 3 Enterprise, the first token created in the cluster is
> named `_admin`. This functions as the “operator” token and cannot be deleted.

#### Related

* [Manage tokens in InfluxDB 3 Core](/influxdb3/core/admin/tokens/)
* [Manage tokens in InfluxDB 3 Enterprise](/influxdb3/enterprise/admin/tokens/)