How to input password to git pull command?

Question

I have written scripts for Windows and Linux to essentially set up a new users workspace with all the git repositories from our server.

I would like the user to enter th

Answer 1

I would really recommend to not try and manage that password step, and delegate that (both on Linux and Windows) to git credential helper.
See:

• "Git http - securely remember credentials"
• "How to use git with gnome-keyring integration"

The user will enter the password only once per session.