why do I have to enter github username and password everytime I push? #21768
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Im using github in linux (Pop OS 19.10). Everytime I try to push, Im asked for github username & password. Is there any method to save it forever? |
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logankilpatrick
Apr 3, 2020
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Hey @lakinduk, thanks for being here! See here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/35942754/how-to-save-username-and-password-in-git for details on saving your credentials though the more secure method would be to use an SSH key as detailed here: https://help.github.com/en/github/authenticating-to-github/generating-a-new-ssh-key-and-adding-it-to-the-ssh-agent |
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Hey @lakinduk, thanks for being here! See here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/35942754/how-to-save-username-and-password-in-git for details on saving your credentials though the more secure method would be to use an SSH key as detailed here: https://help.github.com/en/github/authenticating-to-github/generating-a-new-ssh-key-and-adding-it-to-the-ssh-agent