You set git config --global credential.helper cache but Git still prompts for credentials every time. What is a likely cause?

medium📝 Troubleshoot Q6 of 15

Git - Configuration and Aliases

You set git config --global credential.helper cache but Git still prompts for credentials every time. What is a likely cause?

AGit does not support the cache helper on your OS

BThe 'store' helper is overriding the cache

CThe cache timeout is too short or unset

DYou must restart Git after setting the helper

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand cache timeout behavior
By default, cache timeout is 15 minutes; if unset or too short, credentials expire quickly.
Step 2: Reason why prompts continue
If timeout is too short, Git prompts again because credentials are forgotten.
Final Answer:
The cache timeout is too short or unset -> Option C
Quick Check:
Cache timeout controls prompt frequency [OK]

Quick Trick: Set cache timeout to avoid repeated prompts [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Master "Configuration and Aliases" in Git

9 interactive learning modes - each teaches the same concept differently

Want More Practice?

15+ quiz questions · All difficulty levels · Free

More Git Quizzes