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.. _howto/connection:github:

GitHub Connection
====================
The GitHub connection type provides connection to a GitHub or GitHub Enterprise.

Configuring the Connection
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Access Token (required)
    Personal Access token with required permissions.
        - GitHub - Create token - https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/creating-a-personal-access-token/
        - GitHub Enterprise - Create token - https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/creating-a-personal-access-token/

Host (optional)
    Specify the GitHub Enterprise Url (as string) that can be used for GitHub Enterprise
    connection.

    The following Url should be in following format:

    * ``hostname``: Url for Your GitHub Enterprise Deployment.

    .. code-block::

        https://{hostname}/api/v3