"Cookie file ... exists, but could not be opened" when running 'hg clone' as root - Kiln Knowledge Exchange

"Cookie file ... exists, but could not be opened" when running 'hg clone' as root

2012-02-23T17:51:50Z

I am attempting to clone a repository using an access token stored in my .hgrc. I have enabled the kilnauth extension. When I clone as a regular user it works fine, but when running 'hg clone' as root I get:

    # hg clone https://clone.url
    Cookie file /root/.hgcookies/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e exists, but could not be opened.
    Continuing without cookie authentication.
    http authorization required
    realm: kiln
    user:

If I enter my access token at the user prompt it works fine, but that's what I'm trying to avoid.

Answer by Hao Lian for "Cookie file ... exists, but could not be opened" when running 'hg clone' as root

2012-03-20T19:13:55Z

Hi scjody! We've seen this bug before; please email our support staff and they'll assist you.

Answer by scjody for "Cookie file ... exists, but could not be opened" when running 'hg clone' as root

2012-04-17T20:07:02Z

As a workaround, note that entering the access token at the user prompt once sets up persistent cookies so that it doesn't need to be entered every time.