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GitHub uses it to associate signed commits with your user. Not sure why they can't just verify the GPG key on your account though. I think it is fair to say to
by encryptluks2 5y ago
GitHub uses it to associate signed commits with your user. Not sure why they can't just verify the GPG key on your account though. I think it is fair to say to them the more personal data you share the better.
- forgotpwd16 5y agoGitHub allows you to use username@users.noreply.github.com as commit email and even has an option to block push commits utilizing your actual email.
- encryptluks2 5y agoYes, but they shouldn't need any email for commits.