A security token is a case-sensitive alphanumeric code that we append to our password or enter in a separate field in a client application. We use it (user password + security token) to authenticate with salesforce from an external system. When we change our password, the security token is also regenerated.
In the production environment, we usually have a separate user with a profile having 'password never expire' option selected.
Ideally, in order to generate a security token, we need to go to:
Click on user icon > Settings > search for 'Reset My Security Token' > Click 'Reset Security Token' and then a new security token is sent to the email address.
But what to do if that option is not available in the personal user settings?
Recently I came across a similar situation, I was having system administrator profile and there was no IP restriction as well. I was not able to see the option 'Reset My Security Token' in personal user settings.
I came across a URL hack using which we can easily use to generate/re-generate our security token.
You need to append following URL to your org sandbox instance URL:
https://<YourDomain>.lightning.force.com + /_ui/system/security/ResetApiTokenEdit?retURL=%2Fui%2Fsetup%2FSetup%3Fsetupid%3DPersonalInfo&setupid=ResetApiToken
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