What boxes to check to access hugging face tokens

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I am not sure what boxes to check when getting access to Hugging face tokens

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When you’re not sure, use Read token. That usually gets the job done…
https://huggingface.co/settings/tokens

  1. If you just want to use/download models or datasets

    • Token type: Read
    • No extra boxes. Just create a Read token. (Hugging Face)

  2. If you choose Fine-grained (advanced) and want to access gated models like Llama, Gemma, FLUX, etc.:
    Under the Repositories section, check at least:

    • :white_check_mark: Read access to contents of all repos under your personal namespace
    • :white_check_mark: Read access to contents of all public gated repos you can access (Hugging Face)
      Leave write / billing / webhooks unchecked unless you really need them. (docs.weam.ai)

  3. Separately from tokens, for a specific gated model you must also click “Request access” / “Agree to license” on that model’s page. (Hugging Face)

That’s it:

  • Simple: use a Read token.
  • More control: Fine-grained + the two Read checkboxes above.
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