How to Create a Personal Access Token in Github
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Personal Access Token in Github: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
From the drop-down menu, select 'Settings'.
Scroll down the left sidebar and click on 'Developer settings'.
Click on 'Personal access tokens'.
Select 'Tokens'.
Click on 'Generate new token'.
Select either 'Generate new token (classic)' or 'Generate new token (fine-grained)' based on your needs.
Give your token a note to remember what it's for.
Scroll down and click 'Generate token'.
Click the copy icon to copy the token immediately after it is created, as it will only be shown once.
Quick answer: To generate a Personal Access Token in GitHub, click your profile icon, open Settings, and navigate to Developer settings. Select Personal access tokens, choose Tokens, and click Generate new token. Choose a token type, add a note, generate the token, and copy it immediately.
About this GitHub tutorial
Create a personal access token in GitHub by accessing developer settings, selecting token options, and copying your new credentials. This guide shows how to create a Personal Access Token in Github in 10 steps, starting with "Click on your profile icon in the top right corner" and finishing with "Click the copy icon to copy the token immediately after it is created, as it will only...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitHub interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Personal Access Token in Github?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitHub data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitHub. Related guides: How to Create a Pull Request in Github, How to Create a Tag in Github and How to Create Directory in Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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