How to Install git Command on Ubuntu

If you are using Ubuntu and trying to use the git command but getting a “command not found” error, it means that Git is not installed on your system. Git is a popular version control system that allows you to track changes in your codebase.

To install Git on Ubuntu, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
2. Update the package list to ensure you have the latest version available by running the following command:

   sudo apt update
   

3. Install Git by running the following command:

   sudo apt install git
   

Troubleshooting

If the apt package manager is not available on your system, you can use apt-get as an alternative. Simply replace apt with apt-get in the commands mentioned above.

If you encounter any permission issues, you may need to use sudo before the commands to run them as a superuser.

Conclusion

After following these steps, you should have Git successfully installed on your Ubuntu system. You can now use the git command to start managing your version-controlled projects.