GitHub Access Tokens How To Use Them Properly (Easy Guide)

In this video, we discuss GitHub access tokens and how to use them properly, enhancing your GitHub security. Learn to manage personal access tokens, set up passkeys, and configure SSH keys and GPG keys for secure git authentication and API access, ensuring robust GitHub account security. We'll cover best practices to harden your account, keeping your development workflow safe from account takeovers, and improving your overall GitHub security posture. #GitHubAccessTokens #GitHubSecurity #SSHKeysGitHub 00:00 Introduction 00:05 Head to GitHub.com 00:10 Open Profile Menu 00:15 Choose Settings 00:20 Passkeys for Secure Tokens 00:27 Add a Passkey 00:32 Verify Passkey Creation 00:38 Passkey Registration Failed 00:48 Manage SSH and GPG Keys 01:09 Add New SSH Key 01:19 Add New GPG Key 01:27 Add New SSH Key 01:38 Add New GPG Key 02:24 Best Practices for Tokens