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# pushToStartToken

The token you use to start a [`RemoteMediaSession`](/documentation/NowPlaying/RemoteMediaSession) through a push notification.

```
@MainActor static var pushToStartToken: Data? { get }
```

## Discussion

The push token for a [`RemoteMediaSession`](/documentation/NowPlaying/RemoteMediaSession) may change over time. Use the [`pushToStartTokenUpdates`](/documentation/NowPlaying/RemoteMediaSession/pushToStartTokenUpdates)
asynchronous sequence to receive an updated push-to-start token.

> Note: When you receive an updated push token, transmit it securely to your server
> (for example, over HTTPS) and invalidate the outdated token promptly so it cannot
> be reused.

> Note: The system provisions tokens asynchronously, so this property will be `nil` until
> provisioning completes. Use ``doc://com.apple.nowplaying/documentation/NowPlaying/RemoteMediaSession/pushToStartTokenUpdates`` to receive
> tokens as soon as they become available.

---

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