How to Install Git on Ubuntu

Jun. 29, 2023

Install Git on Ubuntu using APT Package Manager

You can install git on Ubuntu using the APT package manager by following the below-given steps:

First, update the Ubuntu repositories of all dependencies before you can install git:

Then, upgrade the system for any pending upgrades:

Next, use this command to install the latest stable version of git from the official Ubuntu repositories:

Press the ‘y’ key on the keyboard when prompted for confirmation.

Once git is installed on your Linux machine, use this command to verify the installation with its version number. If you get the version number as the output, your installation is successful.

With Git being completely free and open source, you can directly compile from its source or even modify its contents to your preferences and then install it on your Ubuntu system.

Use this command toinstall all the dependenciesrequired to build Git from its source code:

Head over to the officialGit release pageon GitHub and click on the version number you want to download.

Then, right-click on “Source code (tar.gz)” and copy the link.

Next, use this syntax to download and save the Git file to the /usr/src:

For example, if you have selected the v2.41.0, use this command:

Now, all that’s left for you to do is compile and install git on your Ubuntu system using this command:

Once the installation finishes, verify the Git installation using the following command:

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