Location of the Global Git Config File
The global Git configuration data is stored in a file named .gitconfig located in the user’s home directory. The exact path varies depending on the operating system:
- Linux and macOS: On Unix-based systems, the global Git configuration file is located at ~/.gitconfig. The tilde (~) represents the user’s home directory.
~/.gitconfig
- Windows: On Windows, the global Git configuration file is located in the user’s home directory, which is usually something like C:\Users\Username\.gitconfig.
C:\Users\YourUsername\.gitconfig
Where is The Global Git Config Data Stored?
Git uses configuration files to manage settings on different levels: system, global, and local. Each level of configuration can be used to override settings from the levels above it, providing a flexible and powerful way to manage how Git behaves. This article focuses on where the global Git configuration data is stored and how it influences Git operations.