Git clone: SSH vs HTTPS

SSH Method

git clone [email protected]:group/project.git

Git uses:

• SSH keys (generated on local)
  • stored at local .ssh folder
• SSH protocol
• Asymmetric cryptography

Auth:

• Authentication happens using private key (on your pc) and public key (uploaded to GitLab)
• No need password each time
• Convenient & Secure

HTTPS Method

git clone <https://gitlab.xpaas.lenovo.com/group/project.git>

Git uses:

1. HTTP protocol (like a browser)
2. Username + PAT (long random string)
   • since real password not allowed
   • stored at Github server

Auth:

• Username + Personal Access Token

  • Needs setup: GitLab → User Settings → Access Tokens

  • Configure Git Credential Manager

    git config--global credential.helper manager