Error when syncing with Github for Mac app

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Dustin picture Dustin · Nov 12, 2012 · Viewed 9.5k times · Source

I'm getting this error after I try to login when syncing. I have no idea what is causing it and can't seem to find any info about it when searching. I know I'm putting in the correct user and password. Anyone have any ideas?

2012-11-12 09:49:20.122 GitHub for Mac Login[64648:707] Error reading generic password: The user name or passphrase you entered is not correct. 2012-11-12 09:49:20.123 GitHub for Mac Login[64648:707] Error reading internet password: The specified attribute does not exist. error: unable to read askpass response from '/Applications/GitHub.app/Contents/MacOS/GitHub for Mac Login' fatal: could not read Username for 'https://github.com': Device not configured (256)

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Dustin picture Dustin · Nov 12, 2012

Figured it out. Had to change the primary remote repository address in the github app settings. Changed it to the SSH address and now it works. shrug

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