Is there a way to cache GitHub credentials for pushing commits?

Question

I recently switched to synchronizing my repositories to https:// on GitHub (due to firewall issues), and it asks for a password every time.

Is there a way to cache t

Answer 1

If you are using osxkeychain and had a token expire and want to update it, follow these steps:

Run in terminal, then press enter twice.

git credential-osxkeychain erase
 host=github.com
 protocol=https

Now you should be prompted for a username/password. However sometimes it seems this does not 'take' and you have to keep re-entering.

If so, restart your computer. Now the next time you run a git command and enter your username/password, it will be saved.