Installing Git on Windows

1.Download Git:

Go to the official Git website and download the latest version of Git for Windows.
Run the Installer:

2. Run the downloaded .exe file.

3. Choose Installation Options:

During installation, you can customize options. Some important ones are:

Adjust your PATH environment: Choose “Git from the command line and also from third-party software.”

Select the components: Ensure “Git Bash Here” and “Git GUI Here” are selected.


Default Editor: Choose your preferred text editor (e.g., Vim, Notepad++, Visual Studio Code).

HTTPS Transport: Select the option to use the OpenSSL library.


Other options can generally be left at their default settings.

4. Complete the Installation:

After the installation finishes, open Git Bash (installed along with Git) to start using Git from the command line.

git --version