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Before using Git for the first time, you need to set up your <tt>~/.gitconfig</tt> file. This will set some global parameters, such as your name and email, and the external editor that you wish to use with Git. | Before using Git for the first time, you need to set up your <tt>~/.gitconfig</tt> file. This will set some global parameters, such as your name and email, and the external editor that you wish to use with Git. | ||
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Overview
Before using Git for the first time, you need to set up your ~/.gitconfig file. This will set some global parameters, such as your name and email, and the external editor that you wish to use with Git.
Once you have defined your ~/.gitconfig file, you can copy it any other computer systems where you use Git. That will ensure that you have the same identity and settings across all systems.
By editing the .gitconfig file
Open a text editor and then cut & paste the text from this sample .gitconfig file.
[user]
name = Your Name
email = you@yourdomain.example.com
[core]
editor = emacs
There are other settings you can add, but these are the absolute minimum that you need. Be sure to change your name and email accordingly, this is how Git will know who you are!
When you are done editing the file, save it as ~/.gitconfig.
Or by using the git config command
If you do not wish to manually edit the the ~/.gitconfig file, you can define the same settings by using the git config --global command:
git config --global user.name "Your Name" git config --global user.email you@yourdomain.example.com git config --global core.editor emacs
