How to Generate a Personal Access Token in GitHub
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to access your GitHub account securely? Look no further than personal access tokens. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at GitHub personal access tokens and show you how to generate one in just a few simple steps.
What are Personal Access Tokens?
Personal access tokens are a secure way to access your GitHub account without needing to constantly enter your username and password. Instead, a personal access token is generated and stored on your device, allowing you to easily and safely access your GitHub account.
Why use Personal Access Tokens?
Using personal access tokens is a more secure way to access your GitHub account. This is because you can restrict the level of access granted to any individual token. For example, you only need to grant read-only access to pull code rather than giving full access to your account.
How to Generate a Personal Access Token
Generating a personal access token is a simple process.
Step 1: Login to your GitHub account.
Step 2: Click on the drop-down list you find in the top-right corner. Click on ‘Settings’ from the list of options.
Step 3: In the left sidebar menu, click on the ‘Developer settings’ option. Then click on ‘Personal access tokens’.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Generate new token’ option.
Step 5: Select the scope of access you want to grant the token.
Step 6: Click on ‘Generate Token’.
Step 7: Copy the generated token and keep it safe.
Using Personal Access Tokens
After generating a personal access token, you can use it as a password instead of your account password to access your GitHub account from APIs, GitHub CLI, or from any other device you might have.
To use the token, you have to simply add the token to the header of the request as a bearer token.
Conclusion
Personal access tokens are a secure and easy way to access your GitHub account without compromising your password. In just a few simple steps, you can create a token and keep your account safe. We hope this article has been informative, and we encourage you to try generating your personal access token today. Remember to always keep your token secure and only grant the appropriate level of access to each token.
