Clone a git repository in Windows using the command line

The easiest way for a Windows user to clone a Git repository is by using the Git Bash application. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Install Git for Windows:

   • Visit the official Git website (git-scm.com) and download the latest version of Git for Windows.
   • Run the downloaded installer and follow the setup instructions, accepting the default settings unless you have specific preferences.

2. Open Git Bash:

   • After installation, search for and open ‘Git Bash’ from the Start menu. Git Bash is a command-line application that provides a Unix-like environment for Windows.

3. Navigate to the Desired Directory:

   • Use the cd command to change to the directory where you want to clone the repository.

4. Clone the Repository:

   • Use the git clone command followed by the repository’s URL to clone it. For example:

     git clone https://github.com/user/repository.git
     

   • Replace https://github.com/user/repository.git with the actual URL of the repository you want to clone.

5. Access the Cloned Repository:

   • Once the cloning process is complete, use the cd command to move into the repository directory that was just created. For example:

     cd repository
     

6. Confirm the Cloning Process:

   • To ensure the repository was cloned correctly, you can list the files using the ls command or check the current repository status with git status.