What is the difference between repository and personal tokens?

Tokens are used when connecting to XRay from a program, such as to stream data, access from a mobile device or to use the REST API. Tokens act as keys into the system and should be shared only with team members based on required activities. 

Please see the sections below on the differences between repository and personal tokens.

What is a repository token?

A repository token is generated by administrators to grant access to a repository. The administrator defines and configures the tokens to determine which actions will be permitted:  stream, query, modify and/or delete. They share these tokens with all team members as required.

Administrators generate repository tokens and specify the rights on the Manage Repository Tokens tab of Organization Manager (Main Menu > Admin Settings > Organization > Repositories). For each repository token generated, the administrator grants rights by setting either Active or Inactive for the Stream, Query, Modify, Delete and Admin fields.

Administrators can view all tokens, both repository and personal on the Organization Manager screen. The user who created the personal token is displayed.

What is a personal token?

A personal token is generated by a specific user of the system to allow access on their behalf. The primary use for a personal token is for connecting with a mobile device. To register a mobile device, the token's associated QR code is scanned.

Another use case is if you want to authorize someone else to access the repository, on your behalf. For example, so they can connect and monitor via a mobile device while you are on vacation. When you return, you can remove the token and their access is revoked. 

Similarly, you could use a personal token if you wanted to give the right to stream data to your repository. This might be a 3^rd party that you want to collect data from. Once they have provided the required data, you can remove the token and they can no longer stream information. 

Users generate the tokens on the Personal Tokens screen (Main Menu > User Settings > Personal Tokens), pictured below.