Fix 'Permission Denied' in VS Code Terminal on Linux - Troubleshooting Remote Desktop Certificate Warnings-Fix Git SSL Certificate Verify Failed: Unable to Get Local Issuer

Updated 2026-07-28 09:26:53macos-help
Fix 'Permission Denied' in VS Code Terminal on Linux - Troubleshooting Remote Desktop Certificate Warnings-Fix Git SSL Certificate Verify Failed: Unable to Get Local Issuer
Before changing system settings, save your work and note the exact error text so you can compare results after each step.

Extra verification checklist

  • Restart the affected app after changing permissions or configuration files.
  • Test the same workflow in a clean browser profile or a temporary user account.
  • Compare the result on another network if the error may be connection related.