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Authenticate to Azure Repos Using an Authentication Token

You have just created your first Git repo in Azure DevOps and need to clone that repo down to your local machine. You decide the easiest and most secure way to clone the repo is by using an authentication token. After you've created the token, push your code to Azure Repos.

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Path Info

Level

Intermediate

Duration

45m

Published

Jul 06, 2021

Challenge

Create a New Azure DevOps Organization and Project
- Log in to the Azure portal
- Search for "Azure DevOps" in the services menu
- Create a new organization
- Create a new private project named project1
Challenge

Create a New Azure Repo
- From your new Azure DevOps project, click Azure Repos
- Initialize a new Git Repo
- Include a README.md and a .gitignore file in your repository
Challenge

Clone the Repo to the Linux VM
- Create a Personal Access Token in Azure DevOps
- Use the method of least privilege (don't give full access)
- Use the PAT to clone the repo to the Linux VM

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