How do I set up Git credential caching?

How do I set up Git credential caching?

To set up Git credential caching, you can use the command git config --global credential.helper cache. This will cache your credentials in memory for use by future Git commands.

How long do the credentials stay cached?

By default, the credentials are cached for 15 minutes. You can change this duration by specifying a timeout value, like this: git config --global credential.helper 'cache --timeout=3600' for one hour.

Can I use a different credential helper instead?

Yes, you can use other credential helpers like store to save credentials in a plain text file or osxkeychain on macOS. Just replace cache with your preferred helper in the command.

What if I want to clear the cached credentials?

You can clear the cached credentials by running the command git credential-cache exit. This will remove all cached credentials immediately.