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# Personal Access Token (PAT)

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### Create a personal access token in GitLab

<https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/profile/personal_access_tokens.html>

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API scope required
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### Go to your Jira instance

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### &#x20;Click on the "GitLab PAT" button (available on Work Item)

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### The "Add a personal access token" window will be displayed

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### &#x20;Provide your GitLab instance URL and the access token

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### &#x20;Click on the Save button

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