Implementing resource tokens in Azure Databricks

Azure Databricks provides access tokens called Personal Access Tokens (PATs) that can be used to authenticate Azure Databricks APIs.

The following example shows how to create a new Azure Databricks PAT:

1. Select User Settings from the Settings tab.

Figure 12.32 – Accessing User Settings in Azure Databricks

2. Click on the Generate New Token button.

Figure 12.33 – The Generate New Token button in Azure Databricks

3. Fill in the Comment and Lifetime fields required for the token:

Figure 12.34 – Creating a new Azure Databricks PAT

Note

When you click on Generate, it will pop up a screen with the token. You will have to copy and store it safely at that time. You will not be able to copy that token again once that screen is closed. If you lose the token, you will have to delete it and generate a new one...