How To Install Git on Windows
To start using Git, you'll need to install it on your computer. Even if Git is already installed, it's recommended to upgrade to the latest version. You can install Git through a package manager, another installer, or by downloading it directly from the official website.
This leads to the question of how to download the Git installer package. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you download and install Git.
How to download Git ?
STEP 1
To download the Git installer, visit the official Git website and navigate to the download page. Here is the link to the download page :
Click on the package given on the page as download for windows.
Now, the Git installer package has been downloaded.
Install Git
STEP 2
Click on the downloaded installer file and select "Yes" to proceed. Once you do, the installation will begin, and the screen will look like this:
Click on next to continue.
STEP 3
In this step, the default components are automatically selected. However, you can customize your selection by choosing the components you need.
click next to continue
STEP 4
The default Git command-line options are selected automatically. You can choose your preferred choice. Click next to continue.
STEP 5
In this step, the default transport backend options are selected. Click "Next" to continue.
STEP 6
Choose your preferred line ending option, then click "Next" to proceed.
STEP 7
Select your preferred terminal emulator, then click "Next" to continue.
STEP 8
In this final step, you can enable additional features like system caching, credential management, and symbolic links. Select the features you need, then click "Next" to proceed.
STEP 9
The files are being extracted in this step.
Therefore, The Git installation is completed.
The Git Bash looks like as
