Usernames with '@' and Git

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Problem

Git does not support usernames with '@' such as email addresses.  This is due to the HTTP's limits on special characters.  

Workaround

Use the SSH protocol as SSH authentication is managed by crypto-keys

Resolution

None

Last modified on Feb 26, 2016

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