Getting Started with Yist

Learn how to set up your GitHub account and obtain the necessary Personal Access Token for Yist

1. Creating a GitHub Account

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Visit GitHub's website

Open your web browser and go to github.com.

Step 1: Visit GitHub's website
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Sign up for a new account

Click on the 'Sign up' button and fill in your details: username, email, and password.

Step 2: Sign up for a new account
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Verify your email

Check your email inbox for a verification message from GitHub and follow the instructions to confirm your account.

Step 3: Verify your email

2. Obtaining a Personal Access Token (PAT)

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Access GitHub Settings

Once logged in, click on your profile picture in the top-right corner and select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.

Step 1: Access GitHub Settings
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Navigate to Developer Settings

Scroll down to the bottom of the left sidebar and click on 'Developer settings'.

Step 2: Navigate to Developer Settings
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Create a new Personal Access Token

Click on 'Personal access tokens', then 'Tokens (classic)'. Click 'Generate new token' and select 'Generate new token (classic)'. Make sure to check the 'gist' checkbox to grant Yist access to your Gists.

Step 3: Create a new Personal Access Token
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Configure token permissions

Give your token a descriptive name, set an expiration date, and select the 'gist' scope under permissions.

Step 4: Configure token permissions
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Generate and copy your token

Click 'Generate token' at the bottom of the page. Copy the generated token immediately - you won't be able to see it again!

Step 5: Generate and copy your token

Next Steps

Now that you have your GitHub account and Personal Access Token, you're ready to start using Yist!

Download Yist and get started