Command line client asks for password too many times when using Git LFS

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Problem

Command line client asks for password too many times when using Git LFS.

Cause

This is a client issue, and is a problem specific to HTTP/S remotes.

Resolution

The recommendation is to use a credentials cacher.

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Last modified on Feb 4, 2016

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