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Use this dialog box to log on the GitHub remote storage using your account credentials or to create a GitHub account if you do not have it yet.

ItemDescription
HostSpecify the URL of your GitHub repository.
Auth Type Use this drop-down list to select how you want to be authenticated on GitHub.
  • Password. If this option is selected and you have two-factor authentication enabled in your GitHub account settings, you will be asked to enter an authentication code each time IntelliJ IDEA requires you to log in to your GitHub account.
  • Token (recommended by GitHub for authentication from third-party applications, as it does not require IntelliJ IDEA to remember your password).
Save password This option is only available if Password is selected as authentication method. Select this option if you want IntelliJ IDEA to remember your password.
Save token This option is only available if Token is selected as authentication method. Select this option if you want IntelliJ IDEA to remember your GitHub authentication token.
LoginIn this text box, type your GitHub logon name. This field is only available if Password is selected as authentication method above.
PasswordIn this text box, type your GitHub account password. This field is only available if Password is selected as authentication method above.
TokenSpecify your personal access token. This field is only available if Token is selected as authentication method above.
Sign upClick this link to open the Sign up for GitHub page where you can create a GitHub account.