How to Install git

Windows

1. Go to the latest Git Windows installer and download the latest version.

2. Follow the instructions as provided by the installer wizard.

MacOS

There is a good chance it is already installed on your machine. Try running this command to check

git --version

If it is not installed, it will prompt to install the Command Line Tools. Click "Install" in the pop-up window.

Once finished, the Git version will be displayed in the Terminal, confirming a successful installation.

Linux

Install it using your favorite package manager.

Debian / Ubuntu (apt)

sudo apt-get install git-all

Fedora (dnf)

sudo dnf install git

Arch (pacman)

sudo pacman -S git

For other Linux distros you can use the same name for the package git-all

After the installation

Make sure git is installed correctly by opening your terminal and run:

git --version

If it is installed correctly, you should see:

git version <version-number>

Next, you should verify that Git is configured properly by setting up your name and email. To check if you have already configured Git, navigate to the terminal and run:

git config --global --list

If Git has been configured, the terminal will return your set username and email. If this is not the case, you need to configure Git by completing the following:

To set your name run:

git config --global user.name <your name>

To set your email run:

git config --global user.email <your email>

This information is required to use Git and must be entered before committing any of your changes. For additional information regarding Git setup and initial requirements, view the official Git documentation.