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How to restrict access by personal access tokens in your GitHub organization

Here is how to restrict access by personal access tokens in your github organization

  1. First click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the header
  2. Next click on "Organizations" in the dropdown menu
  3. Click on the "Settings" button next to the organization
  4. In the left sidebar, click on "Personal access tokens" under the Third-party Access section
  5. Click on "Settings" submenu under Personal access tokens
  6. Select either the "Fine-grained tokens" or "Tokens (classic)" tab to enforce this policy based on the token type
  7. Then under "Fine-grained personal access tokens" or "Restrict personal access tokens (classic) from accessing your organizations", select your access policy
  8. Finally click on "Save" button to apply the changes

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Why should you restrict access by personal access tokens in your GitHub organization

GitHub is a powerful platform that enables seamless collaboration on software development projects worldwide.

Within your GitHub organization, restricting access through personal access tokens significantly enhances security.

This feature ensures that only authorized individuals can interact with your organization’s vital resources.

By managing these tokens, you safeguard your code, maintain integrity, and foster a more secure collaboration environment.

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April 15, 2026
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