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How to Install Git on VPS or Dedicated Server

Need to install Git on your VPS or dedicated server? Install it by following this easy-to-follow guide and learn about version control without hassle in no time. If you are a professional developer, or just learning how things work, we ensure you know how to get your Git installation up and running with the least amount of trouble.

Git is a great open-source application to help you track the versions of files and projects that you work on. You will need to make sure that you have Sudo Access enabled.

How to Install Git

  1. Open an SSH client and log in.
  2. Then type:
              sudo yum install git

    Note: If you are logging in as root, you do not need to type sudo.
    This will install the Git functions for you.

    If you encounter an error regarding perl, try using:

              yum install git --disableexcludes=main --skip-broken

To set up a repository on the server, you will want to

  1. Make a directory for the repository.
    mkdir example.git

    Note: The use of .git is for conformity with the other .git folders that are created in the repository. You can name the folder whatever you would like.

  2. Change to the new directory: cd example.git
  3. Then type: git --bare init

    Note: The reason for using the --bare is to mark it as the primary repository for this git project. init stands for initializing.

That will have set up the repository for you to push to. To learn more on how to use Git, please go to Git - Documentation.

Summary

You have learned how to install Git on your VPS or dedicated server. Now that you have Git at your fingertips, you are all set to step into the world of version control and collaborative coding. Remember, if you still have any questions or need further assistance, just contact the support team at your hosting provider.

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via Chat or Phone:

  • Chat Support - While on our website, you should see a CHAT bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Click anywhere on the bubble to begin a chat session.
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You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.

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