How to Install Git on Windows (Choco/Scoop/Winget)

Step 1 - Download Git installer

Download the latest version of Git for Windows from the official website.

Step 2 - Run the installer

1. Double-click the .exe file you downloaded
2. Follow the installation wizard:

Important installation options:

• Select Components: Choose “Git Bash Here” and “Git GUI Here” for right-click context menus
• Choosing the default editor: Select your preferred text editor (VS Code, Notepad++, etc.)
• Adjusting your PATH environment:
  • Recommended: “Use Git from the Windows Command Prompt”
  • This allows you to use git commands in regular Command Prompt and PowerShell
• Choosing HTTPS transport backend: Select “Use the OpenSSL library”
• Configuring the line ending conversions:
  • If you work only on Windows: “Checkout Windows-style, commit Unix-style line endings”
  • If you work across platforms: “Checkout as-is, commit Unix-style line endings”

Step 3 - Complete installation

Click “Install” and wait for the process to complete. You may need to grant administrator permissions.

Step 4 - Verify the installation

1. Open Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Git Bash
2. Type the following command:

git --version

If this outputs the current version, the installation was successful.