A token is a string of randomized characters that is used to identify users within Anaconda. Your token provides you with access to your Anaconda.com organization’s resources. There are two types of user access tokens your organization can use:
  • Organization access token: Your organization access token provides you with the ability to connect to your organization’s channels to install packages in your environments. Each user in an organization has a unique access token, unless your organization is using a site token for access. Organization access tokens expire either 30 days after your organization’s subscription has ended or immediately when your subscription is canceled.
  • Site token: A site token is an organization access token that is used by the entire organization. This one access token can authenticate any organization member. Site tokens are provided by organization administrators.
    You do not need to be assigned a seat if your organization is using a site token.

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Installing token management tools

Install both of the following tools to manage your Anaconda.com organization access token.

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Issuing and setting your token

You must be assigned a seat within your organization to issue yourself a token. If you have not been assigned a seat, speak with your organization administrator.
Use one of the following methods to issue and set your organization access token:
Issuing a token using anaconda-auth automatically sets the token for you.
  1. Open Anaconda Prompt (Terminal on macOS/Linux).
  2. Issue and set your token by running the following command: 
    anaconda token install
    This command initiates a sign-in workflow in a browser window. If you are already signed in, authentication is automatically completed. If you are not signed in, you are prompted to sign in with your Anaconda.com credentials.If your organization has configured SSO, you are redirected to your company’s SSO login page.
    If you belong to more than one organization, use the arrow keys to select the organization you want to issue and set a token for.
    This command also configures your .condarc file to use Anaconda’s curated repository channels at repo.anaconda.cloud.
  3. Return to your terminal and follow the prompts to complete the workflow.

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Reissuing a token

You can reissue a token using anaconda-auth or from your Anaconda.com organization.
Reissuing a token invalidates your previously issued token.
  1. Open Anaconda Prompt (Terminal on macOS/Linux).
  2. Issue and set a new token: 
    anaconda token install
All newly issued tokens are set to expire when your organization’s subscription expires.

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Synchronizing your token

Tokens have a lifespan that is tied to your organization’s subscription; however, renewing your subscription does not automatically extend the lifespan of your token. If you’ve renewed your subscription and want to retain your current token, synchronize your token to extend its lifespan to your organization’s new subscription expiration date. To synchronize your token:
  1. Go to your organization’s page.
  2. Under Org Management, select Token Access.
  3. Click Sync token.

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Token storage

Your organization access token is securely stored in your system’s local files but gets saved in different locations based on which method you use to set your token.
If you set your token using the anaconda token install command, your token is stored in the anaconda-keyring location:
C:\Users\<USER_NAME>\.anaconda\keyring