If the output shows a Git version (see example below), you already have Git installed on your Linux machine. If your terminal confirms that there’s no pre-installed version of Git, move on to the next section that is appropriate for your Linux system’s distribution.

Is git already installed in Linux?

Check If Git is Installed

You can check whether Git is installed and what version you are using by opening up a terminal window in Linux or Mac, or a command prompt window in Windows, and typing the following command: git –version.

Is git pre installed on Ubuntu?

Git is likely already installed in your Ubuntu 20.04 server. You can confirm this is the case on your server with the following command: git –version.