How to get api token for confluence to use in atlassian-python-api

[Dipti_Sanap_ibm_com]

I want to automate tasks with Confluence to track changes on pages using the Atlassian Python API. I am using SoftLayer. Could you provide a step-by-step guide on how to set this up, including how to obtain the API token required for authentication? Additionally, I would like any important details or best practices I should be aware of when using the API for automation.
The url I use looks like https://confluence.softlayer.local/spaces/projectname/pages/page_id

[Matteo Vecchiato · Accepted solution]

Hi @Dipti_Sanap_ibm_com

Welcome to Atlassian community.

Here a guide to create the API token through a service account: https://support.atlassian.com/user-management/docs/manage-api-tokens-for-service-accounts/ 

Kind regards 

[Dipti_Sanap_ibm_com]

Thank you!