How to Get Github Token
- George Apostolov
How to Get Github Token: step-by-step guide
In the top-right corner of GitHub, click on your profile picture,
From the drop-down menu, select 'Settings'.
In the left sidebar, scroll down and click on 'Developer settings'.
Under Developer settings, click on 'Personal access tokens'.
Select 'Tokens'.
Click the 'Generate new token' button.
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 token in GitHub, click your profile picture, open Settings, go to Developer settings, and select Personal access tokens and Tokens. Click Generate new token, choose classic or fine-grained, add a note, click Generate token, and copy it immediately.
About this GitHub tutorial
Create a personal access token in GitHub by navigating to developer settings and generating a new classic or fine-grained token. This guide shows how to get Github Token in 10 steps, starting with "In the top-right corner of GitHub, click on your profile picture," 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 get Github Token?
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 Get Github URL, How to Git Clone from GitHub and How to Hide API Key in GitHub. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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