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dbt Cloud - Authorization


dbt Cloud Authorization


To get started with any dbt Cloud Blueprints, you will need to create an Service Token. This Service Token is a secure way for Shipyard to access dbt Cloud and will be required for every dbt Cloud Blueprint.


Create a dbt Cloud Service Token


  1. Navigate to your organization's instance of

  2. Open the side navigation and select Account Settings in the top right corner


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  1. Select Service Tokens from the menu.


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  1. Select the option to Create service token


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  1. Name your token something descriptive, like "ShipyardToken", and give it "Account Admin" privileges. Click Save once you're finished.


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  1. Copy the generated token to a Password Manager service or somewhere safe. This value will be used in every dbt Cloud Blueprint.


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