Generate GitHub Access Tokens

  1. Sign In to GitHub

    Navigate to GitHub and sign in.

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  2. Navigate to Settings

    Click on your profile picture at the top-right corner and go to “Settings.”

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Tip

Using dark mode can reduce eye strain–and make you a pro developer *cough*.

  1. Developer Settings

    Choose “Developer settings.”

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  2. Personal Access Tokens

    Go to “Personal access tokens.”

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  3. Generate New Token

    Click “Generate new token.”

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Warning

The selection of scopes is crucial. Avoid over-scoping permissions and consult the service documentation for required scopes.

  1. Configure Token

    Set the token name, expiration, and required scopes, then click “Generate token.”

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  2. Copy Token

    Copy the generated token.

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Important

Never commit code that contains your tokens. Most services will automatically deactivate compromised tokens.