In order to access your Git repositories, you need to set up a VCS password or SSH keys. In this document, we explain how to set a VCS password. ## Why do I need an extra password? Unless you are using SSH keys, you will need a password, which is not your SWITCHaai, Google, GitHub or local password. This is because of security: Git passwords often are stored in configuration files and we really want to avoid important passwords like the SWITCHaai one to run around in the wild. ## How do I set up a VCS password? Click on the wrench symbol next to the (+) next to your profile picture. {F137823} Then choose VCS Password {F137825} Now you can choose your VCS password. {F137827} You will be using this password when cloning, pulling or pushing using the `https://` address.

In order to access your Git repositories, you need to set up a VCS password or SSH keys. In this document, we explain how to set a VCS password. ## Why do I need an extra password? Unless you are using SSH keys, you will need a password, which is not your SWITCHaai, Google, GitHub or local password. This is because of security: Git passwords often are stored in configuration files and we really want to avoid important passwords like the SWITCHaai one to run around in the wild. ## How do I set up a VCS password? Click on the wrench symbol next to the (+) next to your profile picture. {F137823} Then choose VCS Password {F137825} Now you can choose your VCS password. {F137827} You will be using this password when cloning using the `https://` address.

In order to access your Git repositories, you need to set up a VCS password or SSH keys. In this document, we explain how to set a VCS password. ## Why do I need an extra password? Unless you are using SSH keys, you will need a password, which is not your SWITCHaai, Google, GitHub or local password. This is because of security: Git passwords often are stored in configuration files and we really want to avoid important passwords like the SWITCHaai one to run around in the wild. ## How do I set up a VCS password? Click on the wrench symbol next to the (+) next to your profile picture. {F137823} Then choose VCS Password {F137825} Now you can choose your VCS password. {F137827} You will be using this password when cloning, pulling or pushing using the `https://` address.