GitHub Connections now available for self-hosted Octopus Server customers

As of release 2026.2, self-hosted Octopus Server customers can now utilize GitHub Connections through the Octopus Deploy App for GitHub, eliminating the need for Personal Access Tokens (PATs) which posed several security and operational challenges. This integration employs OpenID Connect (OIDC) to facilitate a secure token exchange between Octopus and GitHub, ensuring permissions are managed at the app installation level rather than tied to individual user accounts, which mitigates risks associated with team changes and token expirations. For instances behind firewalls, Octopus now offers an Externally Hosted option for signing keys, allowing users to publish keys on platforms like S3 or Azure, ensuring GitHub can validate tokens without requiring direct internet access to the Octopus instance. While GitHub Connections are available for repositories on github.com, those using GitHub Enterprise Server must continue using PATs, although interest in expanding support can be registered.

Use this post, company, and trend context to find content marketing opportunities, perform competitive analysis, or address product feature gaps via the Plushcap MCP server or the Plushcap API.