# \[Optional] Connect using a PAT

If you prefer to connect Asana using a Personal Access Token (PAT), follow the instructions below to generate one. 

Once you're done, head back to [Apps](https://app.violetlabs.com/apps/) in Violet (or [Apps](https://app.violetgov.com/apps/) in VioletGov), click **Show other authentication options**, enter your token, and click **Connect with API Token.**

### Generate a Personal Access Token in Asana

1. In Asana, navigate to your profile icon in the top right corner and click **My Settings**

![](https://2091741164-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FvrraExym8pNEUvBDoima%2Fuploads%2FeySJD0sboxyThtLHyYjV%2FUntitled%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=258cc5db-886c-42e1-950a-fc9dae5fcd41)

2. In the top menu, select **Apps**, then **Manage Developer Apps** to navigate to the Asana developer console.

![](https://2091741164-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FvrraExym8pNEUvBDoima%2Fuploads%2Fw2xnj2Gqb9mtxweRVAPf%2FUntitled%20\(2\).png?alt=media\&token=9c355400-18b0-4616-a388-62cee26880e1)

3. Select **Create new token**, then give the token a descriptive name, select the checkbox to agree to the Asana API Terms, and click **Create token**. Copy it down - you're done!

![](https://2091741164-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FvrraExym8pNEUvBDoima%2Fuploads%2FBoAGpjQdOvDL4DJGIcRo%2FUntitled%20\(3\).png?alt=media\&token=162f97dc-233d-451b-b735-363446229c58)