The top developer site GitHub has had enough second-rate security. So, as of August 13th, GitHub blocked the use of account passwords when authenticating Git operations.

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GitHub has blocked the use of account passwords when authenticating Git operations. Instead, Git now requires you to use two-factor authentication (2FA) factors. These factors can include personal access tokens; SSH keys, for developers; or OAuth or GitHub App installation tokens for integrators.

GitHub Kisses Passwords Goodbye – The New Stack