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diff --git a/doc/gitlab-basics/start-using-git.md b/doc/gitlab-basics/start-using-git.md index 875bd00ee55..056fad4061b 100644 --- a/doc/gitlab-basics/start-using-git.md +++ b/doc/gitlab-basics/start-using-git.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- stage: Create group: Source Code -info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments type: howto, tutorial description: "Introduction to using Git through the command line." --- @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ prompt, command shell, and command line). Here are some options: - [iTerm2](https://iterm2.com/). You can integrate it with [Zsh](https://git-scm.com/book/id/v2/Appendix-A%3A-Git-in-Other-Environments-Git-in-Zsh) and [Oh My Zsh](https://ohmyz.sh/) for color highlighting and other advanced features. - For Windows users: - Built-in command line. On the Windows taskbar, select the search icon and type `cmd`. - - [PowerShell](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/windows-powershell/install/installing-windows-powershell?view=powershell-7). + - [PowerShell](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/windows-powershell/install/installing-windows-powershell?view=powershell-7). - Git Bash. It is built into [Git for Windows](https://gitforwindows.org/). - For Linux users: - Built-in [Linux Terminal](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/command-line-for-beginners#3-opening-a-terminal). @@ -147,10 +147,14 @@ between your computer and GitLab. git clone https://gitlab.com/gitlab-tests/sample-project.git ``` -1. GitLab requests your username and password: - - If you have 2FA enabled for your account, you must [clone using a token](#clone-using-a-token) - with `read_repository` or `write_repository` permissions instead of your account's password. - - If you don't have 2FA enabled, use your account's password. +1. GitLab requests your username and password. + + If you have enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) on your account, you cannot use your account password. Instead, you can do one of the following: + + - [Clone using a token](#clone-using-a-token) with `read_repository` or `write_repository` permissions. + - Install [Git Credential Manager](../user/profile/account/two_factor_authentication.md#git-credential-manager). + + If you have not enabled 2FA, use your account password. 1. To view the files, go to the new directory: |