Where to get it. Sign in at github.com. Go to Settings → Developer settings → Personal access tokens → "Fine-grained tokens" (or "Tokens (classic)" for the older format). Create a token with the scopes the integration asks for, and copy the value — it starts with ghp_.
Where it goes in Ship. Settings → Integrations → GitHub (only if the wizard explicitly asks; most teams won't need it).
Safety. Set a short expiration (30 or 90 days) when you create it. The token is tied to your GitHub account; rotate it when you leave.
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