控制台GitHub密码输入异常咨询：无掩码、无法提交且用户名无法输入

Hey there! Let's work through this frustrating Git login problem together. First off, I want to clear up a key point: GitHub no longer accepts plain account passwords for Git operations—that's probably why your password attempts aren't working, even if you could input them properly. Let's break down the fixes step by step:

1. Generate a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT) #

This is the official replacement for your account password when using Git with GitHub. Here's how to create one:

• Head to your GitHub account settings → Developer settings → Personal access tokens → Tokens (classic)
• Click "Generate new token", give it a descriptive name (like "Git CLI Access")
• Under "Scopes", check at least the repo scope (this lets you push/pull to your repositories)
• Click "Generate token" and copy it immediately—you won't see it again once you leave the page!

2. Fix the "No Masked Input" Issue #

If your terminal isn't showing * (or any characters) when you type your PAT, don't panic—this is normal behavior for some terminals (like Windows Command Prompt or certain Linux shells). The input is still being captured in the background. Just type your full PAT and press Enter, even though you can't see what you're typing.

3. Fix the Combined Username/Password Input Problem #

If Git is forcing you to enter username and password on the same line (making it impossible to input separately), you can embed your credentials directly into your remote repository URL:

1. First, check your current remote URL with:

   git remote -v
   

2. Update the URL to include your GitHub username and PAT:

   git remote set-url origin https://YOUR_GITHUB_USERNAME:YOUR_PAT@github.com/YOUR_GITHUB_USERNAME/YOUR_REPO_NAME.git
   

   Replace the uppercase placeholders with your actual details. After this, Git will use the embedded credentials for future operations, so you won't be prompted to log in again.

4. Avoid Future Prompts with a Credential Helper #

To skip entering credentials entirely every time, set up a Git credential helper to store your PAT securely:

• For temporary storage (credentials cached in memory for 15 minutes by default):

  git config --global credential.helper cache
  

• For permanent storage (stores credentials in an encrypted file, depending on your OS):
  • Windows:

    git config --global credential.helper manager-core
    

  • macOS:

    git config --global credential.helper osxkeychain
    

  • Linux:

    git config --global credential.helper libsecret
    

Important Notes #

• Never share your PAT with anyone, and revoke it immediately if you think it's been compromised (you can do this in the same GitHub settings where you generated it).
• If you ever need to update your credentials, just repeat step 3 with your new PAT.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者paatryk01