Configuring Git Integration in VS Code Using PowerShell

If Visual Studio Code is not installed on your system, instructions on installation can be found at code.visualstudio.com.

Open VS Code and Integrated Terminal#

Use the shortcut Ctrl+ to open the integrated terminal.

Ensure Git is Installed on Your System#

To check if Git is installed, open a terminal and run:

git --version

If it is not installed, instructions on installation can be found at git-scm.com.

Setup Environmental Variables#

By default, Git is usually installed in one of these locations:

• C:\Program Files\Git\bin\git.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\bin\git.exe

Add Git To the System Path#

For Windows 10 and Windows 11:

1. Search for Environment Variables:

   • Right-click the Start button and select System.
   • Click on About, then select System info at the bottom right.
   • On the left sidebar, click on Advanced system settings.
   • A System Properties window will pop up. Here, click on the Environment Variables button near the bottom.

2. Edit System PATH:

   • In the Environment Variables window, under the System variables section, find and select the Path variable, then click Edit....
   • If the path to Git is not there, add it:
     • Click New and enter the path to your Git bin directory. This is usually installed in one of these locations:
       • C:\Program Files\Git\bin
       • C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\bin

3. Restart Your System (Optional but Recommended)

Verify the Changes#

git --version

Configure Git#

To configure Git, run the following commands:

Note: Enter your name and email in the corresponding " " sections

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"