Final answer:
To change your Git password in IntelliJ IDEA, update your password on the Git hosting service's website, then update the saved credentials on your computer's Credential Manager or Keychain Access. Restart IntelliJ and you should be prompted for the new password during the next remote operation.
Step-by-step explanation:
Changing your Git password in IntelliJ IDEA is primarily related to updating your credentials in the Git hosting service (like GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, etc.) you are using and then making sure IntelliJ is using the updated credentials. Since IntelliJ relies on the Git credentials you have set up in your operating system, changing your password isn't done through IntelliJ IDEA directly, but through the Git hosting service and your system's credential manager.
Steps to Update Git Password in IntelliJ IDEA
- First, change your password on the Git hosting service's website by navigating to your account settings and updating your security credentials.
- Once the new password is set, you'll need to update the credentials on your computer. If you're on Windows, search for "Credential Manager" and update the saved password for the Git hosting service there. On a Mac, use the 'Keychain Access' utility to do the same.
- After updating the system's credentials, open IntelliJ IDEA. Go to VCS > Git > Remotes, and you'll likely be prompted to enter the new password the next time you interact with the remote repository.
If IntelliJ still isn't accepting the new password, check if you are using a credential helper or SSH keys. For SSH keys, you may need to update the key or its passphrase instead of a password. For a credential helper (like a Git GUI app), you may need to update the password there as well.