@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ Group access tokens are similar to [project access tokens](../../project/setting
and [personal access tokens](../../profile/personal_access_tokens.md), except they are
associated with a group rather than a project or user.
In self-managed instances, group 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 group access tokens:
- On GitLab SaaS if you have the Premium license tier or higher. Group access tokens are not available with a [trial license](https://about.gitlab.com/free-trial/).
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@@ -45,7 +47,7 @@ To create a group access token:
1. On the top bar, select **Menu > Groups** and find your group.
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 group.
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 will expire 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-group-access-token).
