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diff --git a/Documentation/git-credential-cache.txt b/Documentation/git-credential-cache.txt index 89b730632d..2b85826393 100644 --- a/Documentation/git-credential-cache.txt +++ b/Documentation/git-credential-cache.txt @@ -33,10 +33,13 @@ OPTIONS --socket <path>:: Use `<path>` to contact a running cache daemon (or start a new - cache daemon if one is not started). Defaults to - `~/.git-credential-cache/socket`. If your home directory is on a - network-mounted filesystem, you may need to change this to a - local filesystem. + cache daemon if one is not started). + Defaults to `$XDG_CACHE_HOME/git/credential/socket` unless + `~/.git-credential-cache/` exists in which case + `~/.git-credential-cache/socket` is used instead. + If your home directory is on a network-mounted filesystem, you + may need to change this to a local filesystem. You must specify + an absolute path. CONTROLLING THE DAEMON ---------------------- |