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 1. Go to the repo **Settings > Secrets**
 1. Add the following environment variables:
    - **GH_TOKEN:** The GitHub token generated above.
-1. [Pin the newly created Gist](https://help.github.com/en/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-profile/pinning-items-to-your-profile)