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layout: docs
page_title: 'Commands: acl bootstrap'
description: |
  The bootstrap command is used to create the initial ACL token.
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# Command: acl bootstrap

The `acl bootstrap` command is used to bootstrap the initial ACL token.

## Usage

```plaintext
nomad acl bootstrap [options]
```

The `acl bootstrap` command requires no arguments.

## General Options

@include 'general_options_no_namespace.mdx'

## Bootstrap Options

- `-json` : Output the bootstrap response in JSON format.
- `-t` : Format and display the deployments using a Go template.

## Examples

Bootstrap the initial token:

```shell-session
$ nomad acl bootstrap
Accessor ID  = 5b7fd453-d3f7-6814-81dc-fcfe6daedea5
Secret ID    = 9184ec35-65d4-9258-61e3-0c066d0a45c5
Name         = Bootstrap Token
Type         = management
Global       = true
Policies     = n/a
Create Time  = 2017-09-11 17:38:10.999089612 +0000 UTC
Create Index = 7
Modify Index = 7
```
