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		RussianCow on Aug 12, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Git password authentication is shutting down Presumably, the token is stronger than the passwords most people are using.

foota on Aug 12, 2021 | [–]

They can also be revoked more easily.

xur17 on Aug 12, 2021 | [–]

Bingo. Not having to deal with the horrible passwords like to use is huge.

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