#Access Token Security Best Practices Guide

When managing access tokens:

1. Never Share Tokens: Keep tokens secret and never commit them to version control
2. Use Environment Variables: Store tokens in secure environment variables
3. Set Expiry Dates: Use expiration dates for tokens, especially in production
4. Rotate Regularly: Periodically create new tokens and revoke old ones
5. Monitor Usage: Regularly review token usage and disable unused tokens
6. Principle of Least Privilege: Assign minimum required scope to each token
7. Disable Instead of Delete: Disable tokens temporarily before deleting them
8. Document Purpose: Use descriptive labels to track token usage
9. Separate Tokens: Use different tokens for different services/environments
10. Revoke Compromised Tokens: Immediately delete tokens if they’re exposed

#Use Cases

#CI/CD Integration

• Create tokens for CI/CD pipelines
• Use in automated test execution
• Set appropriate expiry dates
• Rotate tokens regularly

#Third-Party Integrations

• Generate tokens for integration services (Zapier, Jenkins, etc.)
• Assign appropriate scopes for integration needs
• Monitor token usage
• Disable unused integrations

#Automation Scripts

• Create tokens for scheduled scripts
• Use tokens in automation workflows
• Set expiry dates for temporary scripts
• Document token usage

#API Development

• Generate tokens for API testing
• Use tokens in API clients
• Assign scopes based on testing needs
• Clean up test tokens regularly

#Next Steps

• Learn about Roles to understand token scopes and permissions
• Explore API Documentation for API endpoint details
• Read about Workspace Settings for security configuration