@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ Project access tokens are similar to [group access tokens](../../group/settings/
and [personal access tokens](../../profile/personal_access_tokens.md), except they are
associated with a project rather than a group or user.
In self-managed instances, project access tokens are subject to the same [maximum lifetime limits](../../admin_area/settings/account_and_limit_settings.md#limit-the-lifetime-of-personal-access-tokens) as personal access tokens if the limit is set.
You can use project access tokens:
- On GitLab SaaS if you have the Premium license tier or higher. Project access tokens are not available with a [trial license](https://about.gitlab.com/free-trial/).
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@@ -43,7 +45,8 @@ To create a project access token:
1. On the top bar, select **Menu > Projects** and find your project.
1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Access Tokens**.
1. Enter a name. The token name is visible to any user with permissions to view the project.
1. Optional. Enter an expiry date for the token. The token will expire on that date at midnight UTC.
1. Optional. Enter an expiry date for the token. The token expires on that date at midnight UTC. An instance-wide [maximum lifetime](../../admin_area/settings/account_and_limit_settings.md#limit-the-lifetime-of-personal-access-tokens) setting can limit the maximum allowable lifetime in self-managed instances.
1. Select a role for the token.
1. Select the [desired scopes](#scopes-for-a-project-access-token).
