Configuring a Git Connection

To clone a new Git repository:

1. Open the Git perspective by going to Window | Open Perspective | Other | Git Repository Exploring.

2. In the Git Repositories view, click the Clone a Git Repository button  on the view's toolbar.
   The Source Git Repository dialog will open.

3. Enter the information required to identify and connect to the repository location:

• Location:

• URI- The complete URI of the remote repository or the path on the file system. This field is automatically synchronized with the other fields.

• Host - The name of the remote host or empty if cloning from the file system.

• Repository path - Path to the remote repository or on the file system.

• Connection:

• Protocol- The connection protocol to the repository.

• Port- The connection port number.

• Authentication:

• User - The user name used for authentication.

• Password - The password used for authentication.

4. Click Finish to create your connection.

Your Git repository will now be cloned and added to the Git Repository view.

Related Links:
Working with Plugins

Working with Git and Github

Creating a New Project from GitHub