How to Get GitHub Token ?
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GitHub
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3 months ago
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GitHub
13 Steps
This document will explain how to obtain a GitHub token. A GitHub token is similar to a password in that it allows you to authenticate to the GitHub API. This is useful for a variety of tasks, such as automating workflows or integrating with other services. We will walk you through the steps of creating a personal access token with the necessary scopes to perform your desired actions.
How to Get GitHub Token ?
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GitHub
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GitHub
13 Steps
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Go to "https://github.com" and log in to your account.
You need to be logged in to access your settings and create a token.
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Click on your "Profile" picture in the top right corner
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Select the "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
This will take you to your account settings where you can manage various configurations.
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Scroll down in the left sidebar and click on "Developer settings".
This section allows you to manage applications, OAuth tokens, and personal access tokens.
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In the developer settings sidebar, click on "Personal access tokens".
This is where you can create and manage your personal access tokens.
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Select the "Tokens Classic"
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Click on the "Generate new token" button
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Select the "Generate new token (classic)"
This starts the process of creating a new token
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Add a descriptive "Name" for the token (e.g "My Token").
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Choose an "Expiration" period for the token (e.g 7days, 30 days, 60 days, etc.)
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Select the scopes or permissions you want the token to have (e.g repo, workflow, admin).
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Click on the "Generate token" button at the bottom of the page.
This creates the token based on your selected settings.
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Once the token is generated, copy it immediately. It will only be shown once.
Make sure to save the token in a secure place, as you won’t be able to see it again.
