Output
echo "Hello World
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>Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction to version control
Command Line
FAQ: “How can I abort a command?”
Abort the command by typing Ctrl + C simultaneously.
FAQ: “I forgot to close the quotation marks of my commit message! What do I do?”
In this situation, you command line probably looks like one of these examples:
Output
git commit -m "Add filename.txt
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>You can try one of the following solutions:
- Close the quotation marks by entering another
". - Abort the command by typing Ctrl + C simultaneously and repeat it (now with quotation marks closed).
Installation
Setup
First steps with Git
Git essentials
Branches
Remotes: Introduction
FAQ: I can’t connect using my SSH key?
As a first step, try going through the process again, whilst paying special attention to doing every step carefully. Oftentimes, there is some confusion when copying the SSH key to the clipboard or when entering a new passphrase, as there’s no visible feedback. After entering the command for copying the SSH key, you can usually trust that it is in your clipboard and move on to the next step. Similarly, be cautious what you are typing in as a passphrase, as you can’t see what you are entering. If you don’t want a passphrase, simply click enter twice when asked to set one up, leaving the passphrase empty.
Another issue could be that you have a pre-existing SSH key set up. You will get a warning about this and can simply use this pre-existing one to connect to your remote server of choice.
If none of these were the source of your issues, check out the GitHub SSH key troubleshooting documentation or the GitLab troubleshooting SSH site.
FAQ: My PAT is not shown when I enter it into the terminal?
When authenticating with GitHub on macOS, you may notice that the password doesn’t show up in the command line as you type it. This is normal behavior to ensure security. You can still enter your password (or delete what you typed) even though it doesn’t appear on the screen. You can also copy and paste text, for example your PAT from GitHub. When authenticating on Windows, a new window might pop up in which you can enter your PAT.