Vimeo API access token Expiry

Question

I am working on Vimeo API for a video streaming service and I have understood pretty much everything from the documentation. My main concern is that I have not encountered any documentations on access token expiry. So, can the access token expire once generated? If yes then after how long? And can one refresh the token after expiry using the APIs? Thanks.

Answer 1

It actually is documented here: https://developer.vimeo.com/api/authentication

But in general I will say I've had nothing but trouble with the Vimeo API and absolutely detest their support and service. For a company pumping millions into advertising, their services kind of suck.

NOTE: Expiration times for access tokens vary, depending on the type of the token and the way that the token is granted. Some access tokens have a limited lifespan. Others continue to work indefinitely, as long as you use them on a regular basis. To keep things running smoothly on our end, we automatically delete any tokens that appear to be inactive. For more information, see the descriptions of the individual authentication workflows below.