Git - How to use .netrc file on windows to save user and password

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Is it possible to use a .netrc file on windows when I'm using Git to clone a remote repository with http and user - password?


Answer:

You must define:

• environment variable %HOME%
• put a _netrc file in %HOME%

If you are using Windows 7

run the cmd type this:

setx HOME %USERPROFILE%

and the %HOME% will be set to 'C:\Users\"username"'

then go to it and make a file called '_netrc'

Note: for Windows, you need a '_netrc' file, not a '.netrc'.

Its content is quite standard:

machine hostname1
login login1
password password1
machine hostname2
login login2
password password2