# Auth ## Usage `snyk auth [] []` ## Description The `snyk auth` command authenticates your machine to associate the Snyk CLI with your Snyk account. Running `$ snyk auth` opens a browser window with prompts to log in to your Snyk account and authenticate. No repository permissions are needed at this stage, only your email address. When you have authenticated you can start using the CLI; see [Getting started with the CLI](https://docs.snyk.io/snyk-cli/getting-started-with-the-cli) ## Value In some environments and configurations you must use the ``; see [Authenticate the CLI with your account](https://docs.snyk.io/features/snyk-cli/authenticate-the-cli-with-your-account) The value may be a user token or a service account; see [Service accounts](https://docs.snyk.io/features/integrations/managing-integrations/service-accounts) In a CI/CD environment use the `SNYK_TOKEN` environment variable; see [Configure the Snyk CLI](https://docs.snyk.io/features/snyk-cli/configure-the-snyk-cli) After setting this environment variable you can use CLI commands. ## Debug Use the `-d` option to output the debug logs. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.snyk.io/~/changes/m2hJeDrttXy2N83AnRjM/snyk-cli/commands/auth.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.