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Set up a connection to GitHub

Naga Sri Hari Gonaboyina
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GitHub provides code hosting and version control services that allow developers to build software for open source and private projects in organizations.

Set up a connection

After you start the connection , configure it in the Create connection panel and complete all of the required * authentication settings:

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Setting

Instructions

Name your connection * 

Enter a clear and distinguishable name.

Throughout integrator.io imports and exports, you will have the option to choose this new connection. A unique identifier will prove helpful later when selecting it from a list of the connections in your account.

Scopes * 

Scopes are OAuth 2.0 permissions that GitHub defines to limit access to your account.

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Tip: This connector documentation describes only the settings shown for the Simple view. For the corresponding HTTP settings, see  OAuth 2.0 auth universal connector documentation.

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  1. Click Scope.

  2. To access all of the scopes in the API, click the » button.

    – or – 

    Check the scopes you want to add and click the > button.

  3. Click Save.

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  1. Click Save and authorize to commit your changes and proceed to sign in with GitHub.

  2. After signing in, review the permissions for the integration and click Accept.

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Additional references

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