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# Personal Access Tokens (PAT)

To authenticate access when using [e6data Connectors & Drivers](/product-documentation/connectors-and-drivers.md), you can use e6data Personal Access Tokens or passwords. **e6data strongly recommends that you use tokens.**

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**NOTE:** We strongly recommend copying the access token as soon as it is available on the screen, as it will be visible only one-time. 
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### Add Access Token

To add an access token, follow the steps below: 

1. Click on the profile icon in the console's right-top corner. 
2. Select the **User Settings** option.
3. You will be directed to the Access token page. 
4. Click on **Add Access Token.** 
5. Optional: A new window will appear where you have the option of adding comments and setting an expiry period in days. 
6. Click on **Add Token** to generate an access token. 
7. Copy the access token immediately as it will not be visible. 
8. Click **Done**. 
9. The access token is generated, it will be listed in the access token listing page.

### Delete Access Token 

To delete an access token: 

1. Select the tokens you want to delete. 
2. Click on the Delete Tokens. 
3. Confirm the deletion process and the access token will be deleted. 

<figure><img src="/files/V5jgcVOm8MqdvHtFfshw" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Generate Access Token</p></figcaption></figure>


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