<!--IssueSummary start--> <details> <summary> Everyone can contribute. [Help move this issue forward](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/developer-relations/contributor-success/community-contributors-workflows/#contributor-links) while earning points, leveling up and collecting rewards. </summary> - [Close this issue](https://contributors.gitlab.com/manage-issue?action=close&projectId=278964&issueIid=421317) </details> <!--IssueSummary end--> The [Using Git submodules with GitLab](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/git_submodules.html) page doesn't mention potential issues with token access between two projects. For example, project A uses project B as a submodule. Project B's token access settings had to be modified to allow project A to clone the project in the CI/CD process. Having this documented would have saved a support request. <!-- Don't edit below this line -->