Overview
A Git repository requiring authentication to clone.
Definition
A Git repository requiring authentication to clone.
Real-world example
Better-PaaS clones github.com/acme/internal-api using a fine-grained PAT with Contents: Read on that repository only.
Common mistake
Using a personal PAT tied to one employee who leaves the company - clones break when the token is revoked.
Better-PaaS in practice
Store Git credentials in platform settings. Use organization machine users or deploy keys with minimal scope.
FAQ
Is private repository only relevant to Better-PaaS?
No. private repository appears across Docker, cloud platforms, and self-hosted tooling. Better-PaaS exposes the concept in deploy logs, dashboard fields, or docs when it affects your app.