{"id":1737,"date":"2025-06-10T12:05:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T12:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=1737"},"modified":"2025-06-11T10:42:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T10:42:20","slug":"how-to-install-and-update-using-git-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/how-to-install-and-update-using-git-version\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install and Update Using Git Version Control in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Managing your code efficiently is essential for modern web development, and Git Version Control is a powerful tool to help with that. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing and updating projects How to install and update Using Git version perfectly tailored for users hosting their websites on HostraGo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a developer deploying code to production or a beginner learning Git, follow this tutorial to streamline your version control process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel via HostraGo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get started, you need to access your cPanel <\/a>dashboard. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Go to the HostraGo Knowledge Base<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Look for the article titled How to Login in cPanel<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Follow the instructions to log in using your cPanel username and password provided at the time of hosting setup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    After successful login, you will be redirected to your cPanel dashboard<\/strong>, where all your hosting tools and services are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udd10 Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve forgotten your login details, you can reset them from your HostraGo client portal or reach out to HostraGo Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Locate Git Version Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Once logged into cPanel, scroll down to the Files<\/strong> section and click on Git\u2122 Version Control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    This will open the Git Version Control interface, where you can manage all your repositories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3: Enter Repository Information and Click Create<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Once you’ve reached the \u201cGit\u2122 Version Control\u201d interface in your cPanel, it\u2019s time to configure the essential details for your repository. This step is crucial because it tells your server what repository to clone<\/strong>, where to store it<\/strong>, and how it will be referenced<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Clone URL<\/strong>:
      In this field, paste the URL of your remote Git repository. This could be a GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository. The URL must begin with http:\/\/<\/code>, https:\/\/<\/code>, ssh:\/\/<\/code>, or git:\/\/<\/code>.
      Example: arduinoCopyEdithttps:\/\/github.com\/yourusername\/your-repository.git<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Repository Path<\/strong>:
      This is the directory on your hosting server where your Git repo will be cloned. In this example, it\u2019s set to: arduinoCopyEdit\/home\/hostragocom23\/<\/code> \u2705 Make sure the path does not contain<\/strong> special characters like \\<\/code>, *<\/code>, !<\/code>, {}<\/code>, or spaces. The system will create this directory if it doesn\u2019t already exist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Repository Name<\/strong>:
      This is simply a display name and does not affect functionality. Choose a descriptive name for easier reference, like MyWebsiteRepo<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click the “Create” Button<\/strong>:
      Once all the fields are filled correctly, click the blue Create<\/strong> button. This will either:\n