Make an access token

Black Duck Polaris Platform

An access token can be used for the Bridge CLI, for API calls, and for MCP server authentication. Tokens can only be made by using the web UI.

Note: Access tokens expire if unused for 30 days.

Access tokens created in the Polaris UI can be used for authentication with Polaris APIs, and for automation using the Bridge CLI, and for connecting MCP-compatible clients to the Issue Management MCP server. Alternatively, Organization Administrators can create service account tokens. See Service Accounts for Polaris for more information.

To create an access token, follow these steps:

  1. In Polaris, click your profile name, then select Account.
  2. Click Access Tokens.
  3. Click Create New Token.

    A screenshot showing the Access Tokens page and the Create New token button.
  4. Enter a name for the token (limit is 255 characters) and click Save.

    Screenshot of the form for creating a new token. The only field is for the Token Name.
  5. Copy the token and store it in a safe place.

    A screenshot showing the result of making a new token. The token can be copied immediately to your clipboard by using the copy button.
    Note: You only get one chance to copy the token. If it is lost, you won't be able to copy it again, but you can make a new one.

Tutorial: Creating an access token

Note: Interactive tutorials are updated periodically and may change without notice.
Figure 1. Tutorial: Polaris: Creating an Access Token. This interactive tutorial demonstrates how to make an access token in Polaris. Open in new tab.

Instructions

  1. In Polaris, click your profile name, then select Account.
  2. Click Access Tokens.
  3. Click Create New Token.

    A screenshot showing the Access Tokens page and the Create New token button.
  4. Enter a name for the token (limit is 255 characters) and click Save.

    Screenshot of the form for creating a new token. The only field is for the Token Name.
  5. Copy the token and store it in a safe place.

    A screenshot showing the result of making a new token. The token can be copied immediately to your clipboard by using the copy button.
    Note: You only get one chance to copy the token. If it is lost, you won't be able to copy it again, but you can make a new one.