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title: "How do I create a Project Access Token for GitLab?"
description: "An alternative to the Personal Access Token is the Project Access Token. For instructions on creating a Project Access Token in Gitlab, please consult GitLab's official documentation. The scope determines the actions you can perform when you authenticate with a project access token."
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# How do I create a Project Access Token for GitLab?

An alternative to the Personal Access Token is the Project Access Token.

For instructions on creating a Project Access Token in Gitlab, please consult [GitLab's official documentation](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/settings/project_access_tokens.html#create-a-project-access-token).

The scope determines the actions you can perform when you authenticate with a project access token. Select the `read_repository`.

For the role of the token, `Reporter` should be selected.

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