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Credential revocation and deauthorization by token type
GitHub has rolled out new features for credential management, allowing for token-type-specific deauthorization and revocation during security incidents. This change offers enterprise owners and admins improved control over user credentials, enabling them to revoke specific types of tokens, like Personal Access Tokens or OAuth app tokens, without impacting other credentials. The new functionality aims to minimize the damage from security breaches by allowing for targeted actions rather than blanket revocations. Additionally, these actions can be conducted through the UI and REST APIs, with each action logged for auditing purposes, ensuring accountability and improved security visibility.
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Published 18 Aug 2026, 22:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- New capability for token-type-specific credential deauthorization on GitHub.
- Enterprise users can revoke specific credential types without affecting others.
- Enhanced incident response measures via UI and REST API functionalities.
- All actions are logged for auditing and visibility purposes.
- Notifications sent to users when their credentials are revoked.
Interesting facts
- This feature reflects a growing emphasis on granular security measures in enterprise environments.
- Allows organizations to contain security incidents much more effectively.