How To Install Git

Version control systems like Git enable you to keep track of your software at the source level. With versioning tools, you can track changes, revert to previous stages, and branch to create alternate versions of files and directories. Git is a common choice among open-source and other collaborative software projects, and sites like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket help to facilitate project sharing and collaboration. In this tutorial, we’ll install and configure Git on your server. Choose your OS below to get started.

CentOS

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How To Install Git on CentOS 8

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How To Install Git on CentOS 7

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How To Install Git on a CentOS 6.4 VPS

Learn How To Install Git on a CentOS 6.4 VPS

Debian

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How To Install Git on Debian 10

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How To Install Git on Debian 9

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How To Install Git on Debian 8

Learn How To Install Git on Debian 8

FreeBSD

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How To Install Git on FreeBSD 11.0

Learn How To Install Git on FreeBSD 11.0

Ubuntu

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How To Install Git on Ubuntu 22.04

Learn How To Install Git on Ubuntu 22.04
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How To Install Git on Ubuntu

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How To Install Git on Ubuntu 18.04

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How To Install Git on Ubuntu 16.04

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How To Install Git on Ubuntu 14.04

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How To Install Git on Ubuntu 12.04

Learn How To Install Git on Ubuntu 12.04

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