How to Set Up Git on Linux and macOS

Git is the most widely used version control system. This guide walks through installing Git, configuring your identity, and creating your first repository.

Install Git

sudo apt install git       # Debian/Ubuntu
brew install git           # macOS

Configure Identity

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"

Initialize a Repository

mkdir myproject && cd myproject
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"

Connect to GitHub

git remote add origin https://github.com/user/repo.git
git push -u origin main