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Anyone know how to set it up so when I'm in the command line and when I push/pull to/from a git repository I don't have to type in my username and password?

Thanks.

TheGeorgeous
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Yi Lu
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  • Possible duplicate of [Git push requires username and password](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6565357/git-push-requires-username-and-password) – TheGeorgeous Apr 24 '16 at 06:50

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When you use http/https as your transfer protocol you will be asked for username & password every time.

Switch to ssh key and you will not be asked anymore.

The sample below is how to set the key for GitHub, but i will be same for most of the servers with a minor changes (GUI).

The process is still the same

  • Generate ssh-key
  • Add the key to the server
  • Change the protocol to ssh (git://)

Here is how to set it up:

  • Generate a new ssh key (or skip this step if you already have a key as you mentioned )
    ssh-keygen -t rsa -C "your@email"

  • Once you have your key set in home/.ssh directory (or Users/<your user>.ssh under windows), open it and copy the content to the relevant section (ssh keys) under your central repository.

For more information about the transport protocols read this:

How to set up ssh key under your GitHub account?

  • Login to GitHub account
  • Click on the rancher on the top right (Settings)
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  • Click on the SSH keys and GPG Keys
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  • Click on the New SSH key
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  • Paste your key and save

Now it should work

Note

After the first set up open terminal and run a git fetch so the key will be tested and added to your known hosts file.

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