This function template will deploy an endpoint that can be used to obtain access tokens for Twilio Video. The endpoint will be secured with a passcode, which is generated when you visit index.html for the deployed URL.
This project requires some environment variables to be set. A file named .env is used to store the values for those environment variables. To keep your tokens and secrets secure, make sure to not commit the .env file in git. When setting up the project with twilio serverless:init ... the Twilio CLI will create a .gitignore file that excludes .env from the version history.
In your .env file, set the following values:
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
ACCOUNT_SID |
Find in the console | Yes |
API_KEY |
Twilio API Key. Create one here (https://www.twilio.com/console/runtime/api-keys) | Yes |
API_SECRET |
Twilio API Secret corresponding to your API Key | Yes |
/token expects the following parameters:
| Parameter | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
identity |
The identity of the user that is connecting to a Twilio Video room | yes |
room_name |
The name of the Twilio Video room to connect to | yes |
passcode |
The passcode for the Token Server | yes |
- Install the Twilio CLI
- Install the serverless toolkit
twilio plugins:install @twilio-labs/plugin-serverless- Initiate a new project
twilio serverless:init example --template=video-token-server && cd example
- Deploy your functions and assets with either of the following commands. Note: you must run these commands from inside your project folder. More details in the docs.
With the Twilio CLI:
twilio serverless:deploy