GitHub Actions is a powerful tool that allows developers to automate, customize, and execute their software development workflows right in their GitHub repository. It is widely used for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, enabling developers to build, test, and deploy their code with ease.
When using GitHub Actions, you might encounter an error message indicating an 'Invalid GitHub token'. This symptom typically manifests as a failed workflow run, with logs showing authentication errors or permission denials.
Error: Invalid tokenHTTP 401 UnauthorizedPermission deniedThe root cause of the 'Invalid GitHub token' error is usually an invalid or expired token being used in the workflow. GitHub tokens are used to authenticate and authorize actions within your workflows, and if they are not correctly configured, the workflow will fail to execute as expected.
GitHub tokens are secure strings that grant access to your GitHub resources. They need to be generated with the appropriate permissions to perform the actions required by your workflow. For more information on GitHub tokens, visit the GitHub documentation.
To resolve the 'Invalid GitHub token' issue, follow these steps:
MY_GITHUB_TOKEN) and paste the new token.jobs:
build:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout code
uses: actions/checkout@v2
- name: Use new token
env:
GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.MY_GITHUB_TOKEN }}
run: echo "Token is set!"
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 'Invalid GitHub token' issue and ensure your workflows run smoothly. For further reading, check out the GitHub Actions security guide for more insights on managing tokens securely.
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