What Is Authentication Token in Jenkins

Jenkins API tokens are an authentication mechanism that allows a tool (script, application, etc.) to impersonate a user without providing the actual password for use with the Jenkins API or CLI.

How do I get my Jenkins authentication token?

  1. Log in to Jenkins.
  2. Click your name.
  3. Click Configure.
  4. Click Show API Token.

How do I add a server authentication token in Jenkins?

Log into Jenkins as an administrator and go to Manage Jenkins > Configure System. Scroll down to the SonarQube configuration section, click Add SonarQube, and add the values you’re prompted for. The server authentication token should be created as a ‘Secret Text’ credential.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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