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Installing Git / Git Bash on Windows

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Git

Git and Git Bash are essential developer tools. Git Bash also gives you a Unix-style terminal on Windows that some of my other guides (like Ani-Cli) depend on.

Tip: The default installer options are right for almost everyone. Unless you have a specific reason, just keep clicking Next.

Search for Git

Perform a Windows search for "GIT".

Search for Git

Open git-scm

git-scm.com will be the first result; open it.

Open git-scm

Go to Downloads

Head to their downloads page.

Go to Downloads

Choose Windows

Select the download for Windows.

Choose Windows

Download the installer

Pick the version under "Click here to download", or the top "Standalone installer".

Download the installer

Run the installer

Run the downloaded installer.

Run the installer

Approve and install

When prompted for admin approval, select "Yes", then proceed through the installer using the default settings.

Approve and install