If you are a developer and working with Git and Visual Studio Code, you may have encountered the error message "fatal: Authentication failed" when trying to push your code changes to a Git repository. This error message is frustrating, especially when you have already entered the correct username and password.
Here are some common reasons why you might get this error message and how to solve them:
Incorrect Username or Password: Double-check that you have entered the correct username and password. If you're unsure, try logging into the Git provider's website to confirm your credentials.
Two-Factor Authentication: If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your Git provider, you may need to use an access token instead of your regular password. You can generate an access token from your Git provider's website and use that instead of your password.
Credential Manager: Git uses the credential manager to store your login information. If the credential manager is not working properly, you may get the "fatal: Authentication failed" error message. To fix this, you can try resetting the credential manager by running the following command in your terminal:
git config --global credential.helper wincred
HTTPS vs. SSH: Make sure you are using the correct URL for your Git repository. If you are using HTTPS, make sure you have entered the correct username and password. If you are using SSH, make sure you have set up your SSH key and added it to your Git provider's website.
Firewall or Proxy: Your firewall or proxy settings may be blocking your connection to the Git repository. Check your firewall and proxy settings to ensure that they are not interfering with your connection.
In conclusion, the "fatal: Authentication failed" error message can be caused by several reasons. However, the most common causes are incorrect username or password, two-factor authentication, and issues with the credential manager. By following the above steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and push your code changes to the Git repository.
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