Unknown Name Appearing On Commits Of My Repository

[mujibsayyad]

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I encountered an issue where, after pushing code to my repository using my GitHub account, I noticed that the commits displayed someone else's name instead of mine. I have no knowledge of this individual and did not authorise them to make changes or commit code under my account. This situation raises concerns about the security and integrity of my repository. I am seeking assistance in resolving this issue and ensuring that my commits accurately reflect my identity.

i used command git config --list to check and it is showing me my right credentials

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[Gustavonn07]

Hey how's it going? this problem can occur if you use a shared computer (at a college for example) this happens because the person has the credentials saved on the machine you used.

When this occurs, your commits end up becoming that person's commits in your repository, you can correct this by going to credentials and removing the person's github access, then logging in with your github in the terminal, type:

1. git config --global user.name (your username)
2. git config --global user.email (your email)

If it didn't work that way, see if you added that person as a contributor (that way he has access to change some defined files)

[NextGenGk]

Same problem in my account also

How to resolve this issue

Please help!!

[mujibsayyad]

Hi,
It's my personal computer so no one uses except me.

So now i re-updated my name and email
I pushed new changes
now its showing my name on commit.

Not sure what was the issue
i don't know who is that guy and neither i gave any permission to him nor added him as contributor
still was a issue
but now it fixed.

I appreciate you help,
Thank You!

[Gustavonn07]

You wellcome!!

[mujibsayyad]

😀

[NextGenGk]

Hi,
It's my personal computer so no one uses except me.

So now i re-updated my name and email
I pushed new changes
now its showing my name on commit.

Not sure what was the issue
i don't know who is that guy and neither i gave any permission to him nor added him as contributor
still was a issue
but now it fixed.

I appreciate you help,
Thank You!

Hey man!!
How did you fix this problem?
Please help i'm also stuck in this issue

[mujibsayyad]

Hey,
Open terminal and follow commands

git config --global user.name yourgithubusername
git config --global user.email your@email.com

then try pushing new changes it will show your name on latest changes
one thing to notice, it will not change name on previous commit so the unknown users name will persist there until you remove that commit

[NextGenGk]

Bro My contribution is not shown in my profile?
When I am push a changes in our github repo contribution is not count in my profile
Can you please help me

[NextGenGk]

Hey,
Open terminal and follow commands

git config --global user.name yourgithubusername
git config --global user.email your@email.com

then try pushing new changes it will show your name on latest changes
one thing to notice, it will not change name on previous commit so the unknown users name will persist there until you remove that commit

Ok i will check

[NextGenGk]

Thnk u @mujibsayyad @Gustavonn07

[king-ellie]

Hey everyone, I just encountered this on a project. I understand the fix, but does anyone understand why this happened? This is absolutely bizarre behavior

[darkspywarrior]

Hey everyone!
I’ve been facing an issue where my commits show an unknown person’s name, even though my global and local Git configs have my correct credentials. I’m not using a shared computer. When I push from terminal, it shows the wrong name, but uploading files directly shows my name correctly. I’d really appreciate help to resolve this quickly!

[zyreyx]

Hello! Did you ever resolve this issue? The same thing is happening to me and from the same account

[darkspywarrior]

try changing global username and global email id or try author one git commit --amend --author="Your Correct Name ". someone once told me they deleted smtg everything just got right. Hope everything works out regards anika

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