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Getting "fatal: Authentication failed" -error when sending git commands in Windows 10
The password is stored in windows credential manager and needs to be updated. Open command prompt and enter the following command to view the list of stored passwords:
rundll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr
Scroll down in the list until you spot the git-related entries. Click it and edit the correct password.
Voilà
https://stackoverflow.com/a/42830319
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