Password Authentication

Question

When uploading my GitHub file to my repository, I am having trouble with the password authentication.

It doesn't allow me to type the password. If someone could help me out, that would be much appreciated!

Answer 1

As you type your password, the shell supresses the keyboard output on the screen. Most, if not all, CLI applications do this for security reasons, so your password isn't stored in plaintext anywhere.

Even though there are no new characters being printed on the screen as you type, your input is still being recorded. Just press enter when you're done entering your password.

Further reading: Can't type password in Git Bash