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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.
IMPORTANT: https can only be used when the repository is accessible with the Public read policy. It's a bug and we'll be corrected eventually. You should use SSH keys as much as possible.
## 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.
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Then choose VCS Password
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Now you can choose your VCS password.
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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 your user icon next to search bar, then choose Settings
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Then choose VCS Password
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Now you can choose your VCS password.
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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.
IMPORTANT: https can only be used when the repository is accessible with the Public read policy. It's a bug and we'll be corrected eventually. You should use SSH keys as much as possible.
## 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 symbolyour user icon next to the (+) next to your profile picture.search bar, then choose Settings
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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.
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