Adding Git credentials in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) allows you to seamlessly work with your repositories without having to enter your credentials every time [1][2]. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add Git credentials in VSCode: 1. Install Git: Make sure you have Git installed on your system. You can verify its installation by opening a terminal or command prompt and typing: ```bash git --version ``` 2. Set up credential helper: * For Windows: * Install Git for Windows. * During installation, you will be prompted to select how you would like to handle credentials. Choose the "Git Credential Manager for Windows" option. * Once installed, the Git Credential Manager for Windows should automatically handle your credentials. * For macOS: Git usually comes with a credentials helper called `osxkeychain pre-installed`. To use it, run the following command in your terminal: ```bash git config --global credential.helper osxkeychain ``` * For Linux: You can use the cache helper. To enable it, run ```bash git config --global credential.helper 'cache --timeout=3600' ``` 3. Use Git in VSCode: After setting up the credential helper, when you perform Git actions in VSCode (like push or pull), the helper will manage your credentials. The first time, you might be prompted to enter your username and password. After that, the credentials should be remembered based on the settings of your helper. 4. VSCode Extensions: There are some extensions in the VSCode marketplace that assist with Git operations and may have their own methods of handling credentials. Examples include "GitLens" and "GitHub Pull Requests and Issues". If you are using such extensions, you might want to check their documentation for any specific credential settings. 5. Remote Repositories with SSH: If you are connecting to remote repositories using SSH (rather than HTTPS), you will need to set up SSH keys and add the public key to the remote service (like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket). Once this is done, VSCode will be able to communicate with the repository without asking for credentials every time. Remember to always be cautious with your credentials, especially if you are using shared or public machines.