---
name: "gh-auth-token"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "github-cli"
version: "2.102.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gh-auth-token"
---

# gh-auth-token(1)

Print the authentication token gh uses for a hostname and account

## NAME

gh-auth-token - Print the authentication token gh uses for a hostname and account

## SYNOPSIS

**gh auth token \[flags\]**

## DESCRIPTION

This command outputs the authentication token for an account on a given GitHub host.

Without the **--hostname** flag, the default host is chosen.

Without the **--user** flag, the active account for the host is chosen.

## OPTIONS

- **-h**, **--hostname** **\<string\>**

  The hostname of the GitHub instance authenticated with

- **-u**, **--user** **\<string\>**

  The account to output the token for

## EXIT CODES

0: Successful execution

1: Error

2: Command canceled

4: Authentication required

NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command's help for more information.

## SEE ALSO

**[gh-auth(1)](/gh-auth/1.md)**