Creating Azure DevOps Personal Access Tokens

Step 1: Access Azure DevOps

Begin by navigating to the Azure DevOps platform:

Step 2: Open User Settings

Click on the user settings icon (your profile picture or initials) in the top right corner. From the dropdown menu, select "Personal access tokens".

User Settings and Personal Access Tokens

Step 3: Create a New Token

On the Personal Access Tokens page, click the "+ New Token" button.

Step 4: Configure the Token

Complete the token configuration form. Consider the following:

Name: Provide a descriptive name for the token.
Organization: Choose the appropriate Azure DevOps organization.
Expiration: Set a reasonable expiration date. Regularly rotate tokens for security.
Scopes: Select "Full access" or define custom scopes with specific permissions. Be mindful of the principle of least privilege.

Step 5: Create and Store the Token

Click the "Create" button. The generated token will be displayed only once.

Important: Immediately copy and securely store the token. You will not be able to retrieve it again. Losing the token requires generating a new one.