Git Credential Cache

The Git credential cache is a simple option that stores your credentials in memory for a short duration (default is 15 minutes).

Steps to Enable Git Credential Cache:

Step 1: Set the Credential Cache Timeout:

To cache credentials for a specific duration, use the following command. Replace 3600 with the number of seconds you want to cache the credentials (e.g., 3600 seconds for one hour).

git config --global credential.helper 'cache --timeout=3600'

Step 2: Push Your Changes:

When you push your changes, Git will prompt you for your username and password. These credentials will be cached for the duration specified.

git push origin master

Step 3: Verify the Credential Cache:

You can verify if your credentials are being cached by pushing another commit within the timeout period. If you are not prompted for your credentials again, it means the cache is working.

When working with Git repositories over HTTPS, you might find yourself frequently prompted for your username and password when pushing commits. This can be bulky and interrupt your workflow. Thankfully, Git provides a way to cache your credentials so you don’t have to enter them repeatedly. In this article, we’ll explore how to cache HTTPS credentials for pushing commits in Git.