connect to TFS with TortoiseGit or msysgit?

Question

I made a new blank TFS git project and tried to clone it in a new folder on my desktop using TortoiseGit and msysgit. It always fails saying 'Authentication failed'. I typed:

"git clone https://saratoga.visualstudio.com/DefaultCollection/_git/Git%20Test."

When prompted for my username I entered my Windows account email address (e.g. [email protected]).

It then asked for my password for

"https://[email protected]"

i entered the password. However, I am unable to connect to the tfs service, message appear that authentication failed in tortoise git.

Answer 1

Alternative Authentication Credentials in TFS provides a solution, use the following instructions:

1. Click on your name in the upper right of screen.
2. Click on My Profile.
3. Click on the Credentials tab.
4. Setup an alternate username that doesn't include the @ character.

Now when you connect to the remote repo via TortoiseGit, you can use the alternate credentials and those new credentials should work.