# service-accounts

> Service accounts support CI/CD and integration workflows by providing scoped, revocable credentials separate from personal user accounts.

Source: https://docs.applivery.com/en/glossary/service-accounts/  •  Last updated: 2026-07-02

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**TL;DR:** Service accounts provide secure machine-to-machine authentication for automated workflows.

Using service accounts instead of user credentials improves security, traceability, and operational continuity for integration and deployment workflows.