# accesstokenusecase

- **URL:** https://marketplace.gohighlevel.com/docs/Authorization/AccessTokenUseCase
- **Summary:** The type of Access Token that is generated depends on who is installing the app (an agency or a sub-account) and the app's distribution settings.

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Version: v3

The type of Access Token that is generated depends on who is installing the app (an agency or a sub-account) and the app's distribution settings. Understanding these scenarios is crucial for developers to ensure their app correctly authenticates and functions as expected. Below, we'll outline the different contexts that determine whether an Agency-level or Sub-Account (Location-level) Access Token is issued.