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diff --git a/doc/user/project/settings/project_access_tokens.md b/doc/user/project/settings/project_access_tokens.md index aa30c576c7c..a78226ac2f8 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/settings/project_access_tokens.md +++ b/doc/user/project/settings/project_access_tokens.md @@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ Project access tokens are similar to [group access tokens](../../group/settings/ and [personal access tokens](../../profile/personal_access_tokens.md), except they are associated with a project rather than a group or user. +In self-managed instances, project access tokens are subject to the same [maximum lifetime limits](../../admin_area/settings/account_and_limit_settings.md#limit-the-lifetime-of-personal-access-tokens) as personal access tokens if the limit is set. + You can use project access tokens: - On GitLab SaaS if you have the Premium license tier or higher. Project access tokens are not available with a [trial license](https://about.gitlab.com/free-trial/). @@ -43,7 +45,8 @@ To create a project access token: 1. On the top bar, select **Menu > Projects** and find your project. 1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Access Tokens**. 1. Enter a name. The token name is visible to any user with permissions to view the project. -1. Optional. Enter an expiry date for the token. The token will expire on that date at midnight UTC. +1. Optional. Enter an expiry date for the token. The token expires on that date at midnight UTC. An instance-wide [maximum lifetime](../../admin_area/settings/account_and_limit_settings.md#limit-the-lifetime-of-personal-access-tokens) setting can limit the maximum allowable lifetime in self-managed instances. + 1. Select a role for the token. 1. Select the [desired scopes](#scopes-for-a-project-access-token). 1. Select **Create project access token**. |