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# Using personal access tokens

1. Create a [personal access token in Azure](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/organizations/accounts/use-personal-access-tokens-to-authenticate?view=azure-devops\&tabs=Windows), the minimum required scope is Code (Read & Write). 

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2\. Go to your Jira instance.&#x20;

3\. Click on the "Azure Personal Access Token (PAT)" button (available on Issue View, Configuration, and Project Configuration).

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4\. "Add a personal access token" will appear.

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5\. Provide your Azure API URL and an access token.

6\. Click on the Save button.