You now have a working Git + GitHub setup on Ubuntu. Happy coding!
Ubuntu’s default repositories contain Git, making the installation straightforward. Use the following command: sudo apt install git -y Use code with caution. install github ubuntu
: If Alex prefers a visual "point-and-click" experience over typing commands, they can install GitHub Desktop for Ubuntu to manage projects with a mouse instead. You now have a working Git + GitHub setup on Ubuntu
git config --global init.defaultBranch main Alex clicks "Authorize
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
: Alex types gh auth login . A browser window pops up, Alex clicks "Authorize," and suddenly, the laptop and GitHub are best friends. Step 5: The First Project
Now, when git push or git clone asks for a password, use this token instead of your account password.