How to Install & Configure Git on Windows — Complete Hands On Guide 2026
🚀 The complete hands-on guide to installing and configuring Git on Windows in 2026.
In this video, we go from a fresh Windows machine to a fully working Git setup — installation, configuration, SSH authentication, and a verified GitHub connection. No prior experience needed. Everything is shown on screen, every command is in the description below.
By the end, you'll be ready to start version-controlling real projects.
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💻 ALL COMMANDS USED
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git --version
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
git config --global init.defaultBranch main
git config --list
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "[email protected]"
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
ssh -T [email protected]
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🔗 USEFUL LINKS
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📥 Git for Windows: https://git-scm.com/download/win
🐙 GitHub signup: https://github.com/signup
🔑 Add SSH key to GitHub: https://github.com/settings/keys
📖 Official Git docs: https://git-scm.com/doc
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💡 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Admin access to install software
~300 MB free disk space
A free GitHub account
That's it!
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📚 PART OF "GIT FROM ZERO TO PRO"
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This is the Windows installation tutorial from my complete free Git course on YouTube.
▶ Module 1: Introduction & Setup (you are here)
▶ Module 2: Git Fundamentals — init, add, commit
▶ Module 3: Working with Remotes — push, pull, clone
▶ Module 4: Branching & Merging
▶ Module 5: Undoing Things — reset, revert, stash
▶ Module 6: Collaboration Workflows & PRs
▶ Module 7: Intermediate Tools — diff, blame, bisect
▶ Module 8: Advanced Git — rebase, hooks, LFS
▶ Module 9: Mastering GitHub & GitLab
▶ Module 10: Real-World Scenarios
▶ Module 11: Best Practices & Pro Tips
🎯 Full playlist → [your playlist link here]
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❓ FAQ
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Q: Do I need admin access?
A: Yes — Windows requires admin permissions to install Git system-wide.
Q: Will this work on Windows 7 or 8?
A: Officially Git for Windows supports Windows 7 SP1 and above, but this tutorial is filmed on Windows 11. Steps are nearly identical.
Q: Is Git free?
A: 100% free and open-source. So is GitHub for personal projects.
Q: I already installed Git but it doesn't work. Should I reinstall?
A: Watch from the start — I show you how to verify your install and fix common issues.
Q: Do I need to know coding for this?
A: No! This video only covers installing and setting up Git itself. Coding comes later.
Q: Mac or Linux user?
A: Separate Mac and Linux installation tutorials are coming next in this playlist!
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