a read-write token will be requested. This parameter is effective only if the target configuration file has no token or a token that is near or past expiration. To force token acquisition, use the -Force parameter. [Default='False'] Force (-F) Force token acquisition. If absent or false...
Once the token expires in the existing .npmrc file of a user, running “vsts-npm-auth” does not automatically renew it - despite the documentation saying it should: "Force (F) Force token aquisition. If absent or false, an existing token in the target configuration file will ...