Setting up a Github Access Token

To set up a GitHub access token for authentication, follow these steps:

  1. Generate a Personal Access Token:
    • Go to your GitHub account settings by clicking on your profile picture in the top-right corner and selecting “Settings”.
    • In the left sidebar, click on “Developer settings”, then click on “Personal access tokens”.
    • Click on the “Generate new token” button and choose “For General Use”
    • Provide a token description to identify its usage.
    • Choose repo and admin:repo_hook as the scope.
    • Click on the “Generate token” button at the bottom of the page.
    • GitHub will generate a new personal access token. Copy this token immediately as it won’t be displayed again.
  2. Store the Token Securely:
    • Once you’ve generated the token, make sure to store it securely. Treat it like a password and never share it with others or include it in publicly accessible code repositories.
    • You can store the token in a secure location such as a password manager or environment variables on your local machine.
  3. Use the Token in Your Application:
    • When using the token in your application or scripts, pass it as an authentication header or as a parameter in your API requests.
    • Ensure that your application securely handles the token and doesn’t expose it unintentionally.

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