Setting Up Git Configuration username email

Learn how to set up your Git configuration by defining your username and email, essential for tracking commits and collaboration.

Setting Up Git Configuration: Username and Email

Properly configuring Git with your username and email is vital because these details appear in every commit you make. This helps in identifying who made changes and enables smooth collaboration.

Step 1: Check Current Configuration

Before changing anything, you can check your current Git configuration for username and email.

git config --global user.name
git config --global user.email

Step 2: Set Username

Set your Git username globally with this command.

git config --global user.name \\"Your Name\\"

Step 3: Set Email

Set your Git email globally with this command.

git config --global user.email \\"you@example.com\\"

Step 4: Verify Configuration

Confirm that your username and email are set correctly.

git config --global --list

Summary

Configuring your Git username and email ensures your commits are properly attributed and helps maintain clear project histories.

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