Method save

rest_framework/authtoken/models.py:29–41

Save the token instance. If no key is provided, generates a cryptographically secure key. For new tokens, ensures they are inserted as new (not updated).

(self, *args, **kwargs)

        verbose_name_plural = _("Tokens")

    def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
        """
        Save the token instance.

        If no key is provided, generates a cryptographically secure key.
        For new tokens, ensures they are inserted as new (not updated).
        """
        if not self.key:
            self.key = self.generate_key()
            # For new objects, force INSERT to prevent overwriting existing tokens
            if self._state.adding:
                kwargs['force_insert'] = True
        return super().save(*args, **kwargs)

    @classmethod
    def generate_key(cls):