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.
Publisher’s description
What is Git Credential Manager (User)?
Git Credential Manager (User) is an open-source version control program for Windows from github. It ranks 7th by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.1, released on October 6, 2026. 6 versions are listed since January 14, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 258,150 times. The source code on GitHub (git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager) has 9,389 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git Extensions and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “Secure, cross-platform Git credential storage with authentication to GitHub, Azure Repos, and other popular Git hosting services.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Git Credential Manager (User) is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Git Credential Manager (User) safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
723F9E13C360D56F9B0DFDB0609B4EDD8A28C0B33ECCB4DE900039EA56B3517A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 3.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.1Latest | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.9.1 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.8.0 | April 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.7.3 | March 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.7.0 | January 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.1 | January 14, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Git.GCM -echoco install Git-Credential-Manager-for-Windows -yscoop install extras/git-credential-managergcmuser-win-x64-3.0.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- github
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 3.0.1
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 3.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 258,150
- GitHub stars
- 9,389
- GitHub forks
- 2,960
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Git.GCM
- Chocolatey package
- Git-Credential-Manager-for-Windows
- Scoop package
- extras/git-credential-manager
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Frequently asked questions
Is Git Credential Manager (User) free?
Yes. Git Credential Manager (User) is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Git Credential Manager (User) safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Git Credential Manager (User) with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Git Credential Manager (User) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Git Credential Manager (User) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Git Credential Manager (User)?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 14, 2025.
Can I use Git Credential Manager (User) without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Git Credential Manager (User)?
GitHub CLI, Git Extensions, GitTools GitVersion, GitButler and SourceGit. The alternatives page compares them.
