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layout: docs
page_title: 'Commands: acl token create'
description: |
  The token create command is used to create new ACL tokens.
---

# Command: acl token create

The `acl token create` command is used to create new ACL tokens.

## Usage

```plaintext
nomad acl token create [options]
```

The `acl token create` command requires no arguments.

## General Options

@include 'general_options_no_namespace.mdx'

## Create Options

- `-name`: Sets the human readable name for the ACL token.

- `-type`: Sets the type of token. Must be one of "client" (default), or
  "management".

- `-global`: Toggles the global mode of the token. Global tokens are replicated
  to all regions. Defaults false.

- `-policy`: Specifies a policy to associate with the token. Can be specified
  multiple times, but only with client type tokens.

## Examples

Create a new ACL token:

```shell-session
$ nomad acl token create -name="my token" -policy=foo -policy=bar
Accessor ID  = d532c40a-30f1-695c-19e5-c35b882b0efd
Secret ID    = 85310d07-9afa-ef53-0933-0c043cd673c7
Name         = my token
Type         = client
Global       = false
Policies     = [foo bar]
Create Time  = 2017-09-15 05:04:41.814954949 +0000 UTC
Create Index = 8
Modify Index = 8
```
