Initial Setup in Git

From the Git cheat sheet · Getting Started · verified Jul 2026

Initial Setup

Configure Git for first time use with your identity

bash
# Set user info (required for commits)
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "email@example.com"

# Set default branch name
git config --global init.defaultBranch main

# Check settings
git config --list
💡 Use --global for system-wide settings
📌 Local config overrides global settings
⚡ Set your editor for commit messages and conflicts

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