Application Password

Use the application password in your external app or device instead of your regular password if it doesn't support the two-factor authentication. Usually, you’ll only have to submit it once per app or device.

Also, an application password may be required if you access a remote repository using its HTTPS address.

Create an application password

On the top left, click your avatar then choose Preferences → Application Passwords.
Click the New application password button.
Give the password a name which should describe the app you're going to use it for.
Specify the scope of permissions that will be granted to the application with this password:
- Choose Full access to grant all the permissions that you have.
- Choose Limited access to limit the scope to specific permissions.
  For repository access, you need the following permissions:
  - Read Git repository
  - Write Git repository
  Click Select permissions and choose permissions from the list.
Click Create.
A dialog window with the new application password will be displayed:
Copy the application password and store it in a secure location.
Copy it before closing the dialog, as it's the only time you can do it. If you close the dialog accidentally, you'll have to create a new password.

Last modified: 15 December 2023