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How to Set Up Your First Git Repository in cPanel

How to Set Up Your First Git Repository in cPanel

Creating a Git repository in cPanel is a straightforward way to manage your project’s code directly from your hosting environment. Whether you’re building a new website or deploying an application, cPanel’s Git™ Version Control makes it easy to set up and manage repositories without needing advanced command-line knowledge.

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up a Git Repository in cPanel

Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Dashboard

  • Access your cPanel account by entering your credentials.
  • Once logged in, navigate to the cPanel Dashboard.

Step 2: Open Git™ Version Control

  • Locate the Git™ Version Control option in the Files section of your cPanel dashboard.
  • Click on it to open the Git management interface.

Step 3: Create a New Repository

  • Click on the Create button at the top of the Git™ Version Control interface.

Step 4: Configure Repository Options

1. Clone a Repository (Optional)

  • Toggle the Clone a Repository option on if you want to pull an existing repository from a remote location (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket).
  • Clone URL: Enter the repository URL. Supported formats include:
    • https://example.com/repository.git
    • ssh://[email protected]/repository.git
    • git://example.com/repository.git

2. Repository Path

  • Enter the desired path for the repository in the Repository Path field. Example:
    /home/username/my-repository
  • If the path doesn’t exist, cPanel will automatically create the directory.
  • Ensure the path:
    • Is relative to your home directory.
    • Does not include invalid characters like ./, ../, whitespace, or symbols (\ * | " ' < > & @ $ { } [ ] ( ) ; ? : = % #)

3. Repository Name

  • Enter a descriptive name in the Repository Name field (e.g., MyWebsiteRepo). This name is only for display purposes and won’t affect functionality.
  • Avoid using special characters like < and >.

Step 5: Finalize and Create the Repository

  • After filling in all required fields, click the Create button to complete the setup.
  • If you selected Clone a Repository, the system will clone the remote repository to the specified path.

Step 6: Access Your Repository

  • Once created, the repository will appear in the Git™ Version Control interface.
  • For a new repository, you can now initialize it locally and start adding files:
git init
git remote add origin ssh://[email protected]/home/username/my-repository.git
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git push -u origin master

Conclusion

You’ve successfully created your first Git repository in cPanel! Whether you’re starting from scratch or cloning a remote repository, the Git™ Version Control interface simplifies version control and deployment for your projects. You can now start tracking changes, collaborating, and automating deployments directly from your hosting environment.

Pro Tip: If you plan to use this repository for automatic deployment, set up the deployment options in the Git™ Version Control interface for a streamlined workflow.
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