# Azure GIT Server

#### Data Access by Hivel

* Hivel accesses the past 60-90 days of commits and pull requests from active repositories during the initial sync.

#### Whitelist Necessary IP Addresses <a href="#h_01j3f1mcmbfjzaqwgecz0qnyxy" id="h_01j3f1mcmbfjzaqwgecz0qnyxy"></a>

For a secure and uninterrupted connection, make sure to whitelist the following IP addresses:

* **Mandatory IPs**:
  * 107.23.139.76
  * 3.219.89.23
* **Recommended, but Optional IPs**:
  * 45.119.114.218
  * 183.82.116.218

#### Authorization Mechanism

* Hivel gets access using a Personal Access Token, which can be created using this [<mark style="color:purple;">link</mark>](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/organizations/accounts/use-personal-access-tokens-to-authenticate?view=azure-devops\&tabs=Windows#create-a-pat).
* Users maintain full control and can withdraw access anytime by revoking the Personal Access Token.
* Ensure '**All accessible organizations'** is selected while creating the Personal Access Token.\
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**Requirements**

* Ensure to create the Personal Access Token from an account that has "Project Administrator" permissions for all relevant projects and repositories.

**Best Practice**

* Opt for a service account rather than an individual-linked account.
* Service accounts are typically overseen by the company's admin.

**Personal Access Token Permissions**

* Please ensure you select all the options below while creating a Personal Access Token.
  * **Project And Team**: Read&#x20;
  * **User Profile**: Read&#x20;
  * **Code**: Read&#x20;
  * **Build**: Read&#x20;
  * **Graph:** Read&#x20;
  * **Work Items:** Read \
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**You are almost done.**

* Once a Personal Access Token is created, please copy it and share it with the Hivel team.
* You will receive an email from the Hivel team once your data is all up and running.