Git Credential Manager (User)

by GitHubv2.9.1

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Secure, cross-platform Git credential storage with authentication to GitHub, Azure Repos, and other popular Git hosting services.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Git.GCM --exact --version 2.9.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Git Credential Manager (User)

Git Credential Manager (User) uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

gcmuser-win-x64-2.9.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Git Credential Manager (User) →

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About

Git Credential Manager (GCM) is a secure Git credential helper built on .NET that runs on

Windows, macOS, and Linux. It aims to provide a consistent and secure authentication experience,

including multi-factor auth, to every major source control hosting service and platform.

GCM supports (in alphabetical order) Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Server (formerly Team Foundation

Server), Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab. Compare to Git's built-in credential helpers (Windows:

wincred, macOS: osxkeychain, Linux: gnome-keyring/libsecret), which provide single-factor

authentication support for username/password only.

GCM replaces both the .NET Framework-based Git Credential Manager for Windows and the Java-based

Git Credential Manager for Mac and Linux.

Installers · v2.9.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x86	EXE Inno Setup	user	Direct
x86	EXE Inno Setup	machine	Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user	Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine	Direct
arm64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
arm64	EXE Inno Setup	user	Direct
arm64	EXE Inno Setup	machine	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

high7.3Patched in wingetCVE-2020-26233affects before 2.0.289Dec 8, 2020
Git Credential Manager Core (GCM Core) is a secure Git credential helper built on .NET Core that runs on Windows and macOS. In Git Credential Manager Core before version 2.0.289, when recursively cloning a Git repository on Windows with submodules, Git will first clone the top-l...
Patch

Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

See a CVE that affects your fleet? Pckgr RMM flags vulnerable devices and pushes the patched version automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Git Credential Manager (User) on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Git.GCM --exact --version 2.9.1. winget downloads the installer from GitHub and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Git Credential Manager (User) silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Git.GCM --exact 2.9.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Git Credential Manager (User)?

Git Credential Manager (User) uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: gcmuser-win-x64-2.9.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Git Credential Manager (User) via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Git.GCM --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Git Credential Manager (User)'s Apps & Features entry.

Is Git Credential Manager (User) free?

Git Credential Manager (User) is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Git Credential Manager (User) work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Git Credential Manager (User) directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Git Credential Manager (User) up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Git.GCM --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of Git Credential Manager (User) from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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