How do I provide a username and password when running "git clone git@remote.git"?

To provide a username and password when running the git clone command using the SSH URL (git@remote.git), you usually use SSH keys for authentication rather than directly providing a username and password. SSH keys provide a more secure and convenient way to authenticate with remote Git repositories.

However, if you still need to provide a username and password for some reason, you can use the following format:

bash

git clone https://username:password@remote.git

Replace username with your actual Git username and password with your Git password. Keep in mind that using plain text passwords in URLs is not recommended, as it's less secure and can expose your credentials.

Here's an example:

bash

git clone https://yourusername:yourpassword@github.com/your/repository.git

Again, using SSH keys is a better practice for secure authentication with remote Git repositories. If you're using GitHub, GitLab, or other popular services, they usually provide documentation on setting up SSH keys for authentication. This method is more secure and doesn't require you to include credentials in your commands.