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# create

The cldkctl token create command generates a new authentication token to access Cloudeka services. You can specify a name for the token and define its expiration date, either as a number (in days) or a date in DD/MM/YYYY format. This command is useful when you need to create a new API token for authentication without using the Cloudeka Service Portal.

## Usage

```
cldkctl token create [flags]
```

## Steps

Option 1 — Interactive Mode (TUI):

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1. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl token create
```

2. This will open an interactive token creation prompt in your terminal.
3. In the Token Name field, type a custom name for your token. You cannot proceed by pressing Enter if this field is left empty.
4. In the Expired field, enter either:

* a number (for example 30 for 30 days), or
* a date in the DD/MM/YYYY format (for example 31/12/2025).

You cannot proceed by pressing Enter if this field is left empty.

5. The prompt will then ask:

```
Create Token?
```

* Press Y to confirm and create the token.
* Press N to cancel the process.
* Press Shift + Tab to return to the previous field.

6. Once confirmed, the system will display the success message and the generated token.

Option 2 — Using Flags (Non-Interactive Mode):

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1. Run the command with the --name and --expired flags to create a token directly without entering the interactive interface:

```
cldkctl token create \
  --name "dokumentasiCTL" \
  --expired "31/12/2025"
```

2. The token will be generated immediately, and a success message will appear.
3. You can then copy and store the token securely for future use

## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports[ global flags](/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md). Refer to the Global Flags section for details.
{% endhint %}

| Flag                 | Description                           |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| -e, --expired string | Token expiration date.                |
| -h, --help           | Help for the token create subcommand. |
| -n, --name string    | Token name.                           |