> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.hellgate.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generic Tokens

> Manage generic tokens and schemas

Generic tokens store arbitrary payloads (for example SEPA credentials, API keys, or other sensitive data)
with optional schemas for validation and filtering.

## Overview

Generic tokens provide a flexible way to store non-card data securely.
Payloads are JSON-serializable and can be shaped and validated using **Types**.

Types defined in [Types](/products/guardian/management/types) can be used as schemas for generic token payloads
and enable filters and validations.

## When to use generic tokens

* SEPA bank account credentials
* API keys and secrets
* Custom authentication tokens
* Any other structured sensitive data that benefits from secure storage and schema validation