415705 2019-12-30 14:23:56 +0000 When prompting for username, password dialog is used, 2026-07-01 08:53:43 +0000 1 1 2 Applications ksshaskpass general 5.27.6 Other Linux RESOLVED DUPLICATE 343562 usability NOR normal --- 1 vytas.naus jpwhiting alex765 auxsvr demm falling_snowdin kde nate pavel.perina 0 oldest_to_newest 1899419 0 vytas.naus 2019-12-30 14:23:56 +0000 SUMMARY When prompting for authentication, the entered username is shown with blanked characters (same as password) thus confusing the user. STEPS TO REPRODUCE 1. create a new github account; 2. git remote add origin https://github.com/xxx/xxx.git OBSERVED RESULT Password dialog appears. EXPECTED RESULT Username dialog should appear. 1923260 1 falling_snowdin 2020-04-17 19:36:35 +0000 Not just git remote add origin, in my experience any git commands requiring authentication results in this bug. 2240561 2 pavel.perina 2023-07-10 13:14:29 +0000 Can confirm in version 5.27.6 It displays: Username for `https://git.domain.tld/`: Password: _________ [ ] Remeber password [ OK ] [Cancel] and then Password for: `https://YourPassword123@git.domain.tld`: Password: _________ [ ] Remeber password [ OK ] [Cancel] Label right of edit box should be changed in the first case from "Password:" to "Login:". 2528602 3 kde 2026-07-01 08:53:43 +0000 *** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 343562 ***