fatal: Authentication failed for 'https://github.com/user/r…
Error message
fatal: Authentication failed for 'https://github.com/user/repo.git'
What broke
The authentication process for accessing the GitHub repository did not succeed. This could be due to incorrect credentials or missing access permissions.
Why it broke
It broke because the provided username or password/token is incorrect, or the user does not have the necessary permissions to access the repository. GitHub has also deprecated password authentication for Git operations, requiring the use of personal access tokens instead.
How to fix
To fix this, ensure you are using the correct username and personal access token instead of a password. You can generate a new personal access token in your GitHub account settings under Developer settings, and then use it for authentication.
Code fix
git clone https://<username>:<personal_access_token>@github.com/user/repo.gitExplained by ErrorOracle
Prevention tip
You can generate a new personal access token in your GitHub account settings under Developer settings, and then use it for authentication.
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