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In order to connect log in to Jenkins, create a personal API token: https://www.jenkins.io/blog/2018/07/02/new-api-token-system/
Note: Ensure appropriate Jenkins permission scopes of Overall/Read is assigned to the service account user.
When logged into Jenkins using the service account, the API token is available in the personal configuration page. Click the name on the top right corner, then click "Configure" to create or change your API token.
Specify the username and API token below and select “ADD TOOL” to start the authorization process.
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