From f5b0e4644a1bfef9cc4c0c825528e13dd52f2ae7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: HonkingGoose <34918129+HonkingGoose@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 16:22:21 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs(running renovate): rewrite authentication (#15596) --- docs/usage/getting-started/running.md | 9 +++++++-- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/usage/getting-started/running.md b/docs/usage/getting-started/running.md index b54255aa06..ae26f91eb6 100644 --- a/docs/usage/getting-started/running.md +++ b/docs/usage/getting-started/running.md @@ -150,8 +150,13 @@ An example of a `config.js` that exports an async function (which is a function ### Authentication Regardless of platform, you need to select a user account for `renovate` to assume the identity of, and generate a Personal Access Token. -It is recommended to be `@renovate-bot` if you are using a self-hosted server with free choice of usernames. -It is also recommended that you configure `config.gitAuthor` with the same identity as your Renovate user, e.g. like `"gitAuthor": "Renovate Bot <renovate@whitesourcesoftware.com>"`. +We recommend you use `@renovate-bot` as username if you're on a self-hosted server where you can set all usernames. +We also recommend you configure `config.gitAuthor` with the same identity as your Renovate user, e.g. like `"gitAuthor": "Renovate Bot <renovate@whitesourcesoftware.com>"`. + +<!-- prettier-ignore --> +!!! warning + We recommend you use a single, dedicated username for your Renovate bot. + Never share the Renovate username with your other bots, as this can cause flip-flopping. #### Docs -- GitLab