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install Git Credential Manager (GCM) — which helps you securely store and use GitHub credentials like Personal Access Tokens — here's how you do it based on your operating system:

🔧 For macOS or Linux:

✅ Install via Homebrew (macOS/Linux):
```
brew tap microsoft/git
brew install --cask git-credential-manager-core
```
✅ Or use the installer script:
```
curl -L <https://aka.ms/gcm/linux-install-source> | bash
```
🪟 For Windows:
- Download and run the official installer: 👉 Git Credential Manager for Windows
If you're installing Git for Windows, it often gives you the option to include Credential Manager during setup — make sure it's checked.

✅ After installation – configure Git to use GCM:
```
git config --global credential.helper manager-core
```
(Older versions might just be manager or manager-core, depending on OS and version)

🧪 Test it

Once installed and configured, try pushing again:
```
git push origin main
```
It should open a secure GitHub login prompt or use your saved PAT/token.

Check if it’s installed correctly?
```
git-credential-manager-core --version
```