Attribute

AccessToken (atok)

Purpose

Specifies the access token used to authenticate to GitHub with OAuth 2.0 enabled. Typically, this option is configured by the application; however, in some scenarios, you may need to secure a token using external processes. In those instances, you can also use this option to set the access token manually.

Valid Values

String

where:

String

is an access token you have obtained from the authentication service.

Notes

  • The access token does not expire until the person who authorized the OAuth app revokes the token.

  • See "OAuth 2.0 authentication" for examples and more information.

Default Value

No default value

Data Type

String