src/frontend/packages/git/assets/connect/github.md
# Connect to Github with your credentials
Connect to a Github instance with a Personal Access Token to allow access to your private repositories.
To generate a Personal Access Token to go
1. Log in to your Github instance
1. Click on your profile avatar in the top right of the page
1. Click on `Developer Settings` and then `Personal access tokens`
1. Click on `Generate new token`
1. Add a note to identify this token, check the top level `repo` box and click `Generate token`
For more information please see the [Official Documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/github/authenticating-to-github/creating-a-personal-access-token)