Git Instructions
Windows
- Download msysGit from Git’s official downloads
- Run setup installer, choose all the default or recommended settings
- Open a git bash shell to execute Git commands (such as clone)
Mac
- Tiger, use this installer.
- Leopard, go to Git’s official downloads
- Double click on installer, follow instructions
Linux
- At the command line type git and hit enter.
- Follow the instructions to install git via the package manager
Configure
At the command line enter:
git config —global user.name “Your Name Comes Here” git config —global user.email you@yourdomain.example.comFinally, when it comes time to push back changes make sure you have a ssh key set up with your GitHub account. Please consult the instructions at your account to get set up.
