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title: GitGuardian
url: https://www.tines.com/docs/credentials/connect-flows/gitguardian/
updated: 2024-09-17T22:38:38+00:00
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# GitGuardian

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[GitGuardian](https://www.gitguardian.com/) is a cybersecurity platform that specializes in detecting and preventing secrets (such as API keys and passwords) from being exposed in source code repositories.

## Connect flow details

| Item | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Credential type | Text |
| Required inputs | API key (personal access token) |
| Scopes | Defined by the user generating the token. Only API calls with the "scan" scope count toward the quota. |

> **TIP:** Check out the [GitGuardian Authentication Guide](https://explained.tines.com/en/articles/8592157-gitguardian-authentication-guide) for more details on how to authenticate.