Git Beginners Guide A guide to using Git from the ground up 1. Step 1: The Essentials Access to a PC or Mac, download the git client Create an account on github.com Open this guide! 2. Step 2: Understanding how Git works Git is a Version Control System (VCS) that allows users to manage and track their file changes Git can be managed through a GUI, or within the terminal Git uses keywords such as Git Init. Other git commands include: Git Status Git Add Git Commit -m "Message"