> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.assert.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Personal Access Tokens > Connect GitHub with a personal access token The [GitHub App](/integrations/github) is the recommended setup, and [`assert-local`](/integrations/local-review) works if you can't install it. You can also connect with a GitHub personal access token. ## Create and save a token 1. In Assert, open **Account settings → GitHub access → Personal Access Token**. 2. Choose **Generate Personal Access Token**. The link opens GitHub's classic-token setup with the **`repo`** and **`read:org`** scopes selected. 3. Generate the token on GitHub, paste it into Assert, and choose **Save**. The Personal Access Token tab in Assert's GitHub access settings, with an empty token field Use a token from the GitHub account that has access to your repositories. This connects your account without installing the app; webhook updates still require the [GitHub App](/integrations/github). ## Personal and organization access A token is saved to your Assert account, not to a workspace. It gives you access to the repositories your GitHub account can reach, including organization repositories you're a member of, but it doesn't connect them for your teammates. To connect an organization's repositories for the whole team, install the [GitHub App](/integrations/github) and manage it in **Team settings**, as the settings page notes. If your organization uses SAML SSO, authorize the token for that organization on GitHub. Organization policies can also restrict classic tokens. See [GitHub's token documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens) for expiration, SSO authorization, and revocation. ## Update an expired or revoked token Create a replacement with the same scopes and save it in **Account settings → GitHub access → Personal Access Token**. If a repository still doesn't load, check the token's account, scopes, expiration, and organization access. This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.