Best practice for using ArcGIS Server tokens

Question

What is the best practice for using ArcGIS Server tokens (generateToken) with the REST API? Should I request a new token for every request; or retain the token and request a new one when it nears expiration?

Thanks!
Michael

MichaelThompson · Answer

I appreciate your response, Jake.

jskinner · Answer

Hey Michael,

Generating a token is extremely quick.  I always generate a new one for each request.  I think this will eliminate trying a request, creating a exception because the token is expired, generate a new token, and then trying the request again.