diff --git a/PROFILES.md b/PROFILES.md
index eb411bf9..daf1c0f1 100644
--- a/PROFILES.md
+++ b/PROFILES.md
@@ -46,21 +46,22 @@ The task generates a JSON file containing all profile data (detection rules, sen
 
 **Requirements:**
 - Superuser account (user with `is_superuser = true`)
-- Active browser session
-- Session cookie from browser
+- API token created by superuser account
 
-### Step 1: Get Session Cookie
+### Step 1: Create Superuser API Token
 
 1. Log in to Towerops as a superuser
-2. Open browser Developer Tools (F12)
-3. Navigate to: Application > Cookies > https://towerops.net
-4. Copy the value of `_towerops_key` cookie
+2. Navigate to your organization settings
+3. Create a new API token
+4. Copy the token (shown only once) - it will start with `towerops_`
+
+**Note**: Only API tokens created by superuser accounts can import device profiles.
 
 ### Step 2: Upload Profiles
 
 ```bash
-curl -X POST https://towerops.net/api/v1/admin/profiles/import \
-  -H "Cookie: _towerops_key=YOUR_SESSION_COOKIE" \
+curl -X POST https://towerops.net/api/v1/profiles/import \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_SUPERUSER_API_TOKEN" \
   -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
   -d @profiles.json
 ```
@@ -199,11 +200,11 @@ mix export_profiles \
 
 ### Import to production
 ```bash
-# Get session cookie from browser first
-SESSION_COOKIE="SFMyNTY.g3QAAAACbQ..."
+# Use your superuser API token
+SUPERUSER_TOKEN="towerops_abc123..."
 
-curl -X POST https://towerops.net/api/v1/admin/profiles/import \
-  -H "Cookie: _towerops_key=${SESSION_COOKIE}" \
+curl -X POST https://towerops.net/api/v1/profiles/import \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer ${SUPERUSER_TOKEN}" \
   -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
   -d @production_profiles.json
 ```
@@ -225,11 +226,12 @@ kubectl logs -n towerops deployment/towerops --tail=100 | grep "Import complete"
 
 ## Security
 
-- Profile import requires superuser authentication
-- Uses browser session cookies (not API tokens)
+- Profile import requires superuser API token
+- Only tokens created by superusers can import profiles
+- User who created the token must still be a superuser
 - Runs in background to prevent timeouts
 - Validates profile data before importing
-- Logs all import operations
+- Logs all import operations with user email
 
 ## Supported Profile Count
 
diff --git a/lib/mix/tasks/export_profiles.ex b/lib/mix/tasks/export_profiles.ex
index f233ae3e..6c8c0409 100644
--- a/lib/mix/tasks/export_profiles.ex
+++ b/lib/mix/tasks/export_profiles.ex
@@ -106,17 +106,17 @@ defmodule Mix.Tasks.ExportProfiles do
 
     file_size = format_bytes(File.stat!(output_file).size)
     Mix.shell().info("✓ Exported #{length(profiles)} profiles (#{file_size})")
-    Mix.shell().info("\nUpload to production (requires superuser session):")
+    Mix.shell().info("\nUpload to production (requires superuser API token):")
 
     Mix.shell().info("""
 
-        curl -X POST https://towerops.net/api/v1/admin/profiles/import \\
-          -H "Cookie: _towerops_key=YOUR_SESSION_COOKIE" \\
+        curl -X POST https://towerops.net/api/v1/profiles/import \\
+          -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_SUPERUSER_API_TOKEN" \\
           -H "Content-Type: application/json" \\
           -d @#{output_file}
 
-    Note: You must be logged in as a superuser. Get the session cookie from
-    your browser's developer tools (Application > Cookies > _towerops_key).
+    Note: You must create an API token using a superuser account.
+    Only tokens created by superusers can import device profiles.
     """)
   end
 
diff --git a/lib/towerops/api_tokens.ex b/lib/towerops/api_tokens.ex
index 410b40d0..312fbb76 100644
--- a/lib/towerops/api_tokens.ex
+++ b/lib/towerops/api_tokens.ex
@@ -72,16 +72,16 @@ defmodule Towerops.ApiTokens do
   def get_api_token!(id), do: Repo.get!(ApiToken, id)
 
   @doc """
-  Verifies an API token and returns the associated organization ID.
+  Verifies an API token and returns the associated organization ID and user.
 
   Also updates the last_used_at timestamp.
 
-  Returns {:ok, organization_id} if valid, {:error, :invalid_token} otherwise.
+  Returns {:ok, organization_id, user} if valid, {:error, :invalid_token} otherwise.
 
   ## Examples
 
       iex> verify_token("valid_token")
-      {:ok, organization_id}
+      {:ok, organization_id, %User{}}
 
       iex> verify_token("invalid")
       {:error, :invalid_token}
@@ -100,7 +100,10 @@ defmodule Towerops.ApiTokens do
         else
           # Update last_used_at
           update_last_used(token)
-          {:ok, token.organization_id}
+
+          # Load user if present
+          token = Repo.preload(token, :user)
+          {:ok, token.organization_id, token.user}
         end
     end
   end
diff --git a/lib/towerops/api_tokens/api_token.ex b/lib/towerops/api_tokens/api_token.ex
index d740a01c..faa37048 100644
--- a/lib/towerops/api_tokens/api_token.ex
+++ b/lib/towerops/api_tokens/api_token.ex
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ defmodule Towerops.ApiTokens.ApiToken do
     field :expires_at, :utc_datetime
 
     belongs_to :organization, Towerops.Organizations.Organization
+    belongs_to :user, Towerops.Accounts.User
 
     timestamps(type: :utc_datetime)
   end
@@ -29,10 +30,11 @@ defmodule Towerops.ApiTokens.ApiToken do
   @doc false
   def changeset(api_token, attrs) do
     api_token
-    |> cast(attrs, [:organization_id, :name, :token_hash, :expires_at, :last_used_at])
+    |> cast(attrs, [:organization_id, :user_id, :name, :token_hash, :expires_at, :last_used_at])
     |> validate_required([:organization_id, :name, :token_hash])
     |> validate_length(:name, min: 1, max: 255)
     |> unique_constraint(:token_hash)
     |> foreign_key_constraint(:organization_id)
+    |> foreign_key_constraint(:user_id)
   end
 end
diff --git a/lib/towerops_web/controllers/api/v1/profiles_controller.ex b/lib/towerops_web/controllers/api/v1/profiles_controller.ex
index c17fa060..9132adb8 100644
--- a/lib/towerops_web/controllers/api/v1/profiles_controller.ex
+++ b/lib/towerops_web/controllers/api/v1/profiles_controller.ex
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ defmodule ToweropsWeb.Api.V1.ProfilesController do
 
   Imports device profiles from JSON data exported via `mix export_profiles`.
 
+  **Requires superuser API token** - Only API tokens created by superuser accounts can import profiles.
+
   Request body:
   [
     {
@@ -25,27 +27,52 @@ defmodule ToweropsWeb.Api.V1.ProfilesController do
 
   Response:
   {
-    "success": 15,
-    "failed": 2,
-    "errors": [
-      {"os": "profile_name", "reason": "error message"}
-    ]
+    "status": "queued",
+    "job_id": "uuid",
+    "profile_count": 15,
+    "message": "Import job queued successfully..."
   }
 
   Example:
     curl -X POST https://towerops.net/api/v1/profiles/import \\
-      -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \\
+      -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_SUPERUSER_TOKEN" \\
       -H "Content-Type: application/json" \\
       -d @profiles.json
   """
   def import_bulk(conn, %{"_json" => profiles}) when is_list(profiles) do
-    Logger.info("Queueing import for #{length(profiles)} device profiles via API")
+    # Check if user is a superuser
+    user = conn.assigns[:current_user]
 
+    if !user || !user.is_superuser do
+      Logger.warning("Profile import attempted by non-superuser: #{inspect(user && user.email)}")
+
+      conn
+      |> put_status(:forbidden)
+      |> json(%{error: "Superuser access required. Only API tokens created by superusers can import profiles."})
+    else
+      Logger.info("Queueing import for #{length(profiles)} device profiles via API (user: #{user.email})")
+
+      do_import_bulk(conn, profiles)
+    end
+  end
+
+  def import_bulk(conn, _params) do
+    conn
+    |> put_status(:bad_request)
+    |> json(%{error: "Invalid request format. Expected array of profile objects."})
+  end
+
+  # Private functions
+
+  defp do_import_bulk(conn, profiles) do
     # Generate unique job ID for tracking
     job_id = Ecto.UUID.generate()
 
     # Enqueue background job
-    case Exq.enqueue(Exq, "maintenance", Towerops.Workers.ProfileImportWorker, [profiles, job_id]) do
+    case Exq.enqueue(Exq, "maintenance", Towerops.Workers.ProfileImportWorker, [
+           profiles,
+           job_id
+         ]) do
       {:ok, _job_jid} ->
         Logger.info("Profile import job #{job_id} queued successfully")
 
@@ -64,12 +91,4 @@ defmodule ToweropsWeb.Api.V1.ProfilesController do
         |> json(%{error: "Failed to queue import job", reason: inspect(reason)})
     end
   end
-
-  def import_bulk(conn, _params) do
-    conn
-    |> put_status(:bad_request)
-    |> json(%{error: "Invalid request format. Expected array of profile objects."})
-  end
-
-  # Private functions (removed - logic moved to ProfileImportWorker)
 end
diff --git a/lib/towerops_web/plugs/api_auth.ex b/lib/towerops_web/plugs/api_auth.ex
index 99e3a5f5..76053b11 100644
--- a/lib/towerops_web/plugs/api_auth.ex
+++ b/lib/towerops_web/plugs/api_auth.ex
@@ -37,9 +37,10 @@ defmodule ToweropsWeb.Plugs.ApiAuth do
 
   defp authenticate_with_token(conn, token) do
     case ApiTokens.verify_token(token) do
-      {:ok, organization_id} ->
+      {:ok, organization_id, user} ->
         conn
         |> assign(:current_organization_id, organization_id)
+        |> assign(:current_user, user)
         |> assign(:api_authenticated, true)
 
       {:error, :invalid_token} ->
diff --git a/lib/towerops_web/router.ex b/lib/towerops_web/router.ex
index 50299a40..2865ec19 100644
--- a/lib/towerops_web/router.ex
+++ b/lib/towerops_web/router.ex
@@ -77,13 +77,8 @@ defmodule ToweropsWeb.Router do
 
     resources "/sites", SitesController, except: [:new, :edit]
     resources "/devices", DevicesController, except: [:new, :edit]
-  end
 
-  # Admin API routes (requires superuser authentication via browser session)
-  scope "/api/v1/admin", V1 do
-    pipe_through [:api, :require_authenticated_user, ToweropsWeb.Plugs.RequireSuperuser]
-
-    # Profile management (superuser only)
+    # Profile management (requires superuser API token)
     post "/profiles/import", ProfilesController, :import_bulk
   end
 
diff --git a/priv/repo/migrations/20260118152752_add_user_id_to_api_tokens.exs b/priv/repo/migrations/20260118152752_add_user_id_to_api_tokens.exs
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..07153a40
--- /dev/null
+++ b/priv/repo/migrations/20260118152752_add_user_id_to_api_tokens.exs
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+defmodule Towerops.Repo.Migrations.AddUserIdToApiTokens do
+  use Ecto.Migration
+
+  def change do
+    alter table(:api_tokens) do
+      add :user_id, references(:users, type: :binary_id, on_delete: :delete_all)
+    end
+
+    create index(:api_tokens, [:user_id])
+  end
+end