How to Set Up Git, Git LFS, and GitHub Desktop

1. Install Git

• Download Git from this link: https://git-scm.com/downloads.

• Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

2. Verify Git Installation

• Open a Command Prompt (or Terminal on Mac).

• Type the following command and press Enter:

git

• If Git is installed correctly, you'll see a list of Git commands.

3. Install Git LFS (Large File Storage)

• Download Git LFS from this link: https://git-lfs.github.com/.

• Run the installer and complete the setup.

4. Initialize Git LFS

• Open a Command Prompt (or Terminal) and run the following command:

git lfs install

• If successful, you should see the message:

Git LFS initialized.

5. Install GitHub Desktop

• Download GitHub Desktop from this link: https://desktop.github.com/.

• Install the application and open it.

6. Sign In to Your GitHub Account

• In GitHub Desktop, go to the top menu and select File > Options > Accounts.

• Log in with your GitHub account credentials.