The most common cause is not adding Git to the system’s PATH during installation. Also, if the command prompt was open during installation, it may need restarting to recognize Git. In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this error.
1. Re-Open Command Prompt
If you’ve installed Git but it’s not working in the command prompt, close and reopen it. The command prompt doesn’t update settings automatically while open, so reopening it loads the new Git path, making Git commands work.
2. Use the Git installation GUI to add the GIT path to Variables
Using the Git installation GUI to add Git to your system’s PATH allows Git commands to work in any terminal. Select “Use Git from the Windows Command Prompt” during installation to automatically set this up, avoiding manual setup and ensuring Git runs properly.
3. Add the variable PATH manually
By Manually adding Git to the system’s PATH tells your computer where Git is installed, ensuring git commands work. This is needed if the PATH wasn’t set during installation or was removed. Add Git’s install folder to PATH, then restart the terminal to apply changes.
