API tokens are revoked automatically when used in public spaces
Platform Notice: Cloud Only - This article only applies to Atlassian products on the cloud platform.
Summary
When you create an API token from https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens and use/mention it in a code repository, the API token is revoked after a short while from your profile.
Environment
Jira Cloud
Cause
The repository where the API token is mentioned is a public repository. Atlassian periodically scans public repositories to identify any tokens from Atlassian accounts and revokes them as a security measure. Tokens directly mentioned in public repositories can be accessed by external users and can be abused, thereby, causing harm to your site data and its performance.
Solution
Check your email confirming that it was Atlassian that removed your token. You should see a similar email in your inbox
2. Make your code repository is private or use the API token in a file that is not accessible publicly.
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