Creating a machine token
This page describes how to create machine tokens, which allow you to execute Confidencial actions using the Command-Line Interface (CLI).
- Open the Confidencial Desktop App or go to my.confidencial.io and log in if you haven’t done so already
- Click Machine Tokens under the Advanced section of the left sidebar menu
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- Click New Machine Token
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- Give your token a name and optionally a description and click Create Token
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- Your machine token will now be displayed
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Your machine tokens allow anyone with access to them to perform Confidencial actions on your behalf. Be sure to store these tokens securely!
If you need to revoke a machine token, you can do so by clicking the corresponding delete link on the Machine Tokens page