/use/howto/configure/Recent content in Configure on Software FactoryHugoen/use/howto/configure/gitlab-access-token/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000/use/howto/configure/gitlab-access-token/<h2 id="introduction">Introduction<a class="td-heading-self-link" href="#introduction" aria-label="Heading self-link"></a></h2> <p>In GitLab, tokens are used to facilitate secure access to the GitLab API, manage permissions, and automate processes. Here are the different types of tokens you might encounter:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Personal Access Tokens</strong>: These are user-specific tokens that allow you to authenticate API requests with your user account. They can be scoped to different permissions, such as read or write access to the repository.</li> <li><strong>Project Access Tokens</strong>: These tokens are designed for automated processes within a specific project. They can be used for CI/CD pipelines, allowing services to interact with the project without exposing personal credentials.</li> <li><strong>Group Access Tokens</strong>: These tokens grant access to all projects within a specific group. They are useful for situations where you want to manage permissions across multiple projects efficiently.</li> </ul> <h2 id="how-to-create-a-personal-access-token">How to create a personal Access Token<a class="td-heading-self-link" href="#how-to-create-a-personal-access-token" aria-label="Heading self-link"></a></h2> <p>Here are the steps you typically follow:</p>