git login - Shell/Bash

As a programmer, you may have heard of Git, a popular version control system that allows you to manage your code and collaborate with others. In order to use Git, you need to authenticate yourself with a Git service provider, such as GitHub or Bitbucket.

The git login command provides an easy way to authenticate yourself with a Git service provider within a Shell/Bash environment. Here's how you can use it:

git login

This command will prompt you for your Git service provider username and password. Once authenticated, Git will generate an access token that will be used to authenticate your git commands in the future.

The generated access token is stored in your operating system's credential storage. This way, you don't have to type your password every time you run a Git command. The credential storage can be accessed using the following command:

git config --global credential.helper store

This command will store your Git credentials in plaintext on your system. If you wish to use a more secure storage method, you can use a keychain or an encrypted file to store your Git credentials.

In summary, the git login command is a convenient way to authenticate yourself with a Git service provider within a Shell/Bash environment. It generates an access token that allows you to interact with your Git repositories without having to type your password every time you run a Git command.