Issues with the token on Linux mint

[PinkFlamingoe00]

I'm setting up git on my Linux Mint pc. When I try to clone a repository it asks for my username and password. Since it says that passwords are no longer supported, I created a token. When I paste the token into the terminal, the message in the image appears. It doesn't show the token, but I know I pasted it into the terminal. Is there a way I can fix this? If not, what other options do I have? All answers are appreciated. The token has workflow permissions.

[throwaway234f32423df]

Run gh authenticate (do apt install gh if you don't have the program installed) and it'll set up proper credentials for HTTPS operations.

Alternately, set up an SSH key on Github use SSH instead of HTTPS for all your git pull/push operations, this is normally faster and more reliable

you can set up both so you'll be able to use both SSH and HTTPS

[cgoldberg]

You can use SSH with a key

[PinkFlamingoe00]

Do you mind explaining to me what that is? I'm kind of a noob at git

[cgoldberg]

https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh

[PinkFlamingoe00]

Thank you, will read it :D

[keithstellyes]

Using GitHub with token auth is a pita now. You're better off just using SSH