how to - github two factor authentication with eclipse

Question

I have to use the two factor authentication feature of github. That is fine. I am unable to comprehend how to use that with Eclipse. Whenever I commit my code or perform any activity, the only prompt I get from eclipse is to enter repository, userid and password. I have egit also installed but that does not help. Issue arrives in both Mac and Windows OS Does anyone out there know how to do this?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Answer 1

Although I'm by no means an expert on this, it sounds like you should be using a Personal Access Token

Answer 2

What worked for me in Windows:

1. Create Personal Access Token to authenticate to GitHub. Copy this token for step 3.

2. In Eclipse open Window → Preferences → Team → Git → Configuration → Tab Repository Settings:

   • Select your repository and change the url for remote as follows: https://github.com/yourUserName/yourRepository (without the ending .git)

3. Push your changes to github as usual. If you are asked to enter your github credentials enter your username and as password your above generated Personal Access Token.