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adding info on updating an expired token
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MichielCuijpers committed Mar 23, 2023
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# Sigrid CI authentication tokens

Using Sigrid CI requires an *authentication token*. You can create and manage these tokens from your Sigrid account, using the instructions provided below.
Using Sigrid CI requires an *authentication token*. You can create and manage these tokens from your Sigrid account, using the instructions below.

## Who should create the token?

- **If you want to use Sigrid CI for an existing system that is already part of your Sigrid account:** Any Sigrid user account with access to that system can create the token.
- **If you want to on-board new systems to your Sigrid account:** On-boarding systems requires additional rights. This requires a Sigrid user account that is authorized to access all systems. Sigrid user accounts that can *only* access certain systems *cannot* on-board systems.
- **If your token is expired:** Tokens have a validaty of one year. Please create a new token.

## Creating a new authentication token

## Creating an (new) authentication token

First, sign into [sigrid-says.com](https://sigrid-says.com) using your regular Sigrid user account. If you do not have a Sigrid user account, contact your organization's Sigrid administrator, or contact SIG support at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

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Sign in to Sigrid and navigate to the user settings page as explained above. The list of tokens contains a "revoke" button that will immediately revoke the token's access to Sigrid.

Also note that tokens are automatically revoked after one year.
## Expiriation of a token

Tokens automatically expire after one year. You as a creator will get notification emails asking you to create a new token.

## Token permissions

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