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15 changes: 14 additions & 1 deletion pkg/cmd/auth/logout/logout.go
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Expand Up @@ -39,7 +39,20 @@ func NewCmdLogout(f *cmdutil.Factory, runF func(*LogoutOptions) error) *cobra.Co
for an account. The authentication configuration is only
removed locally.

This command does not invalidate authentication tokens.
This command does not revoke authentication tokens.

To revoke all authentication tokens generated by the GitHub CLI:

1. Visit <https://github.com/settings/applications>
2. Select the "GitHub CLI" application
3. Select "Revoke Access"
4. Select "I understand, revoke access"

Note: this procedure will revoke all authentication tokens ever
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generated by the GitHub CLI across all your devices.

For more information about revoking OAuth application tokens, see:
<https://docs.github.com/en/apps/oauth-apps/using-oauth-apps/reviewing-your-authorized-oauth-apps>
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# Select what host and account to log out of via a prompt
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