How do I install Git on my computer?

You'll be able to: Install Git version control on Windows

The steps

1. 1

   Open your web browser and navigate to git-scm.com/download/win↗. The official Git download page opens with a link to download the 64-bit installer for Windows.

   What is Git?

   Git is a version control system that records changes to your files over time, allowing you to save checkpoints of your code and collaborate with others on GitHub.

2. 2

   Click Click here to download to get the latest 64-bit standalone installer. The setup file (Git-x.x.x-64-bit.exe) downloads to your computer.

   

3. 3

   Open the downloaded installer and click Next through the component selection screen. The installation wizard walks through default settings.

4. 4

   Keep clicking Next to accept the recommended default options, then click Install. Git, Git Bash, and the command line tools install onto your PC.

   Why are there so many options during Git setup?

   Git offers advanced configuration options, but the pre-selected defaults are optimal for almost all beginners and integrate seamlessly with VS Code.

5. 5

   Click Finish when the progress bar completes. The installer closes and Git commands are now available in your terminal.

It looks different on my screen

You can configure your name and email for Git by typing git config --global user.name "Your Name" and git config --global user.email "your@email.com" into the terminal.

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