For anyone else that may have a similar question regarding trying to access the API using a SuperAdmin account, they are separated completely.
So I had to dig through other topics, which I did do originally but dismissed this one since it was GraphQL related. I assumed I missed something so read a little more deeply. Here is the link to the other topic and @DMehaffy’s, response to the topic. https://forum.strapi.io/t/graphql-login-mutation-error/804
Basically, if I’m correct, if you’re wanting to create an API administrator with “Super Admin Like” ability, you’ll need to create a new user role under USERS & PERMISSINS PLUGIN, give it the rights you want, then create a new user account, and give it that role.
Hope this helps someone with a similar mishap as mine. Thanks.
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