How To Upgrade Git To Latest Version On MacOS?

To upgrade Git to the latest version on macOS, follow these steps:

1. Check the Current Git Version

git --version

This will show your current Git version and help confirm the update later.

2. Upgrade Git

Option 1: Using Homebrew (Recommended)

1. Install or Update Homebrew
   If Homebrew is not installed, install it with:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
   

   Update Homebrew if it’s already installed:

   brew update
   

2. Install or Upgrade Git
   Install Git if not already installed:

   brew install git
   

   If Git is already installed, upgrade it:

   brew upgrade git
   

3. Verify the Installation
   Check the updated version:

   git --version
   

Option 2: Using Git Installer from the Official Website

1. Download the Latest Git Installer
   Visit the Git website and download the macOS installer.
2. Run the Installer
   Open the downloaded .dmg file and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Verify the Installation
   After installation, check the version:

   git --version
   

Option 3: Using MacPorts

1. Install MacPorts
   If not already installed, download and install MacPorts from MacPorts.
2. Install or Upgrade Git
   To install Git:

   sudo port install git
   

   To upgrade Git:

   sudo port selfupdate
   sudo port upgrade git
   

3. Verify the Installation

   git --version
   

3. Configure Git (If Necessary)

After upgrading, ensure your Git configuration is intact:

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"

4. Fix Path Issues (If Needed)

If you installed Git via a method that conflicts with the system default, you may need to update your $PATH. Add the correct Git binary path to your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.zshrc or ~/.bash_profile).

Example for Homebrew Git:

export PATH="/usr/local/bin:$PATH"

Then reload your shell:

source ~/.zshrc  # or source ~/.bash_profile

5. Confirm Everything Works

Test Git to ensure it’s functioning as expected:

git --version
git init test-repo
cd test-repo

You’re now ready to use the latest version of Git!