fatal: could not read username for https://github.com: terminal prompts disabled

Comprehensive guide to fix Git error 'fatal: could not read username for https://github.com: terminal prompts disabled'

Description

This error occurs when Git attempts to authenticate with a remote repository (such as GitHub) using HTTPS, but it fails to prompt you for your username. The root cause is often related to incorrect or missing Git credentials.

Solution Steps

Follow these steps to fix the error:

Check Your Git Configuration:
- Open your terminal or command prompt.
- Run the following command to check your Git configuration:
```
git config --global --list
```
- Ensure that your user.name and user.email are correctly set. If not, update them using:
```
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
```
Update Git Credentials:
- Run the following command to update your Git credentials:
```
git credential-manager-core configure
```
- Follow the prompts to set up your credentials.
Clear Cached Credentials:
- Sometimes cached credentials cause issues. Clear them using:
```
git credential-cache exit
```
Re-clone the Repository:
- If the issue persists, consider re-cloning the repository:
```
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/your-repo.git
```
HTTPS vs. SSH:
- Consider using SSH instead of HTTPS for authentication.
- Learn how to setup SSH: https://mansoorbarri.com/ultimate-gh-guide/
Test Your Configuration:
- Run the following command to verify your Git configuration:
```
git config --global --get-regexp credential
```

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the “fatal: could not read username for https://github.com: terminal prompts disabled” error. Happy coding! 🚀

Remember to replace yourusername and your-repo with your actual GitHub username and repository name. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out for further assistance.

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