New Git Device

This page describes how to set up a new git device and store git credentials.

Ubuntu 18.04

1. Enable the credential manager.

     git config --global credential.helper store
   

2. Tell Git who you are:

     git config --global user.email "you@example.com"
     git config --global user.name "Your Name"
   

3. Generate a public access token in Github.
4. Clone a repo of your choice. Enter your username in the “username” field and the public access token in the “password” field.
5. Verify this worked by doing a git pull for the new repo. You should not be asked to enter any information.