OCPI Credentials
The OCPI mechanism for establishing and maintaining trust between platforms (tokens, endpoint discovery, and version negotiation).
Technical Details
OCPI uses a Credentials endpoint to register and update access details between platforms. A POST initiates registration; a PUT updates credentials and forces the server to fetch the client’s endpoints again (and can switch protocol versions). Operational security guidance recommends resetting/rotating credentials tokens quickly when compromise is suspected and renewing tokens periodically.
Fleet Applications
Reduces integration downtime and operational risk by standardizing how partners onboard, rotate tokens, and update endpoints—critical for fleets relying on roaming access and consistent data exchange.
Related Terms
OCPI 2.2.1 (Open Charge Point Interface)
Roaming interoperability protocol for exchanging charging network data (locations, tariffs, tokens, sessions, commands, and charge detail records) between CPOs, eMSPs, hubs, and multi-role platforms.
OCPI Message Routing
OCPI 2.2+ capability that enables hub-friendly routing patterns so platforms can exchange data through hubs without managing many bilateral connections.