How to Authorize Git Credential Manager
Managing credentials for Git repositories is a crucial aspect of software development, especially when working with remote repositories. Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure way to store and access your credentials without the need to enter them manually each time. However, before you can start using GCM, you need to authorize it. In this article, we will guide you through the process of authorizing Git Credential Manager on various platforms.
Windows
To authorize Git Credential Manager on Windows, follow these steps:
1. Open Command Prompt or Git Bash.
2. Run the following command: `git config –global credential.helper manager`
3. When prompted, enter your username and password for the remote repository.
4. If the credentials are correct, you will see a message indicating that the operation was successful.
macOS and Linux
For macOS and Linux users, the process is quite similar:
1. Open a terminal.
2. Run the following command: `git config –global credential.helper osxkeychain` (for macOS) or `git config –global credential.helper store` (for Linux).
3. When prompted, enter your username and password for the remote repository.
4. If the credentials are correct, you will see a message indicating that the operation was successful.
Using SSH Keys
If you are using SSH keys for authentication, you can skip the credential manager authorization process. Instead, you need to ensure that your SSH keys are correctly set up and added to your SSH agent. Here’s how to do it:
1. Generate an SSH key pair (if you haven’t already) by running `ssh-keygen` in your terminal.
2. Add your public SSH key to the SSH agent using the following command: `ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_rsa`
3. Copy your public SSH key to the remote repository’s SSH key list.
Verifying Authorization
After authorizing Git Credential Manager, you can verify the authorization by running the following command in your terminal:
– Windows: `git config –global –get credential.helper`
– macOS/Linux: `git config –global –get credential.helper`
You should see the name of the credential manager you authorized (e.g., “manager”, “osxkeychain”, or “store”).
Conclusion
Authorizing Git Credential Manager is a simple and secure way to manage your credentials. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that your Git repositories are protected and that you can access them without manually entering your credentials each time. Happy coding!
