Coding⏱️ 2 min read📅 2026-06-03

How to Fix: How do I update the password for Git?

Update Git password on Mac for BitBucket repository access.

Quick Answer: To update the cached password in Git, run `git config --global user.password ` and then try pushing your local commits again.

To update the password for Git, you need to use the `git config` command in your terminal. Open Terminal on your iMac and type the following command: git config --global user.password 'your_new_password'. Replace `'your_new_password'` with your new password. Then, try pushing your local commits again using git push -u origin master. If you still encounter issues, try deleting the existing Git configuration file by running rm ~/.gitconfig and then run git config --global user.password 'your_new_password' again.

🚀 How to Resolve This Issue

Method 1: Git Configuration

  1. Step 1: Open Terminal on your iMac and type git config --global user.password 'your_new_password'. Replace `'your_new_password'` with your new password.

Method 2: Deleting and Reconfiguring

  1. Step 1: Delete the existing Git configuration file by running rm ~/.gitconfig.

✨ Wrapping Up

By following these steps, you should be able to update the password for Git and resolve the authentication issue. Remember to always use a unique password for each repository to maintain security.

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