GitLab - NetID Credentials No Longer Working - How To Generate Access Token Or Use SSH Credentials

Problem

User was previously using https authentication for gitlab.msu.edu with their NetID credentials. This no longer works. To fix this, users must either:

• generate an access token, or
• use ssh credentials (recommended).

Environment

Gitlab

Resolution

Option 1 - SSH Credentials (recommended)

URL: https://gitlab.msu.edu/-/profile/keys

1. Create ssh key-pair on workstation.
2. Enter *public* key into "Key" field.
3. Enter title and optional expiration date.
4. Click Add key

Usage

Gitlab will accept corresponding private key anywhere SSH credentials are supported.

Option 2 - Access Token

URL: https://gitlab.msu.edu/-/profile/personal_access_tokens

1. Specify token name
2. Specify expiration date ( leave blank for permanent)
3. Select scope (ie: write_repository)
4. Click 'Create personal access token'

The new token will be listed as "Your new personal access token".

Usage

This can be used as a password for anything as determined by scope selected.

Notes:

• Users will have to save this somewhere on their computer or device
• Gitlab can not retrieve this afterwards, and will have to recreate a new token.
• GitLab page on personal tokens: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/profile/personal_access_tokens.html

Cause

Known issue.