> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.portainer.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.portainer.io/sts/admin/settings/credentials/git.md).

# Add Git credentials

Git credentials added here will be usable by any admin-level user, though they will not be able to view the actual credentials directly.

## Adding your credentials

To add your Git credentials, from the [Shared credentials](https://docs.portainer.io/admin/settings/credentials) page click **Add credentials**, then select the **Git** option.

Enter a name for your shared credentials, then select your Git provider or select **Custom** if no options fit your authentication type. Fill in your Username and access token or password.

{% hint style="info" %}
Ensure your token has repository read permissions (scopes), otherwise authentication will fail. See the [Git authentication token permissions FAQ](/sts/faqs/getting-started/what-scopes-are-required-for-github-gitlab-and-bitbucket-tokens.md) for more information.
{% endhint %}

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Once you've entered the relevant details, click **Add credentials** to save the entry.


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