HighDeprecation
Hugging Face deprecating Git password authentication — migrate to tokens or SSH keys
Action Required
Applications relying on password authentication for Git operations with the Hugging Face Hub will fail to function after October 1st, 2023, requiring immediate migration to personal access tokens or SSH keys.
AI Impact Summary
Hugging Face is deprecating password authentication for Git operations, mandating personal access tokens or SSH keys starting October 1st, 2023. This change reflects a broader security initiative to mitigate risks associated with password-based authentication. Users must proactively migrate their Git configurations to utilize these more secure methods, following the provided instructions for generating tokens or setting up SSH keys.
Hugging Face deprecating Git password authentication — migrate to tokens or SSH keys
Affected Systems
Hugging Face Hub
- Date
- Date not specified
- Change type
- deprecation
- Severity
- high