How to install git locally

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For Windows

• git portable: install the portable version, no need for admin rights (so can be isntalled on a Uni macine)
• Select defaults

Linux and Mac

• git for Linux
• git for Mac

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Detailed guidance on configuring git locally: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/git-basics/set-up-git

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Git cheat shsets: https://training.github.com/

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Cloning a repository to your local machine

In order to clone a repo to your local machine, and to follow the instructions we provided for adding, committing etc., you need to set up either:

• An ssh key
• A personal access token

Option 1 (an ssh key) takes a bit longer but is easier in the longrun and will save a lot of time. Instructions are here: https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/connecting-to-github-with-ssh

Option 2 (a PAT or personal access token) is easier to create but more hassle to maintain and use, instructions are here: https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens