How to Install Git on Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Amazon Linux)

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Overview

Git is a distributed version control system used to track code changes and collaborate efficiently in software projects.

In this guide, you’ll learn: - How to install Git on major Linux distributions - Which package manager to use for each OS - How to verify your Git installation - Common questions beginners face after installation

This guide is suitable for beginners and DevOps engineers setting up Git for the first time.

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🐧 Install Git on Linux

Below are the official and recommended ways to install Git on popular Linux distributions.

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🟠 Ubuntu / Debian

Update the package index and install Git using apt:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git -y

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🔵 CentOS / RHEL

For CentOS 7 / RHEL 7:

sudo yum install git -y

For RHEL 8 / RHEL 9:

sudo dnf install git -y

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🟢 Amazon Linux

For Amazon Linux 2:

sudo yum install git -y

For Amazon Linux 2023:

sudo dnf install git -y

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✅ Verify Git Installation

After installation, verify that Git is installed correctly:

git --version

Expected output:

git version 2.x.x

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which Git version should I install?

Use the version provided by your OS package manager unless you specifically need a newer release.

How do I update Git on Linux?

Use the same package manager: - Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt upgrade git - RHEL/CentOS/Amazon Linux: sudo yum update git or dnf update git

Where is Git installed on Linux?

Git is usually installed under /usr/bin/git.

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🧠 Quick Quiz — Install Git

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Which command is used to install Git on Ubuntu?

sudo yum install git

sudo dnf install git

sudo apt install git

install git

On Ubuntu and Debian systems, apt is the package manager used to install software.

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