Django REST Framework Token Authorization through get parameter

token_backend.py

from rest_framework import authentication
from rest_framework import exceptions

class TokenParameterAuthentication(authentication.TokenAuthentication):
    def authenticate(self, request):
        token = request.GET.get('token')
        if token == "":
            msg = "Invalid token parameter. No credentials provided."
            raise exceptions.AuthenticationFailed(msg)
        elif not token:
            return None
        return self.authenticate_credentials(token)