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This article discusses three methods we can use to fix "git" Is Not Recognized as an Internal or External Command when using Git in the Windows Command Prompt .

This is a frequently reported error by users who prefer running Git commands on CMD instead of Git Bash. If you are a Command Prompt fanatic struggling with this error, we got you.

Fix 'git' Is Not Recognized as an Internal or External Command error

Before you can fix an error or any problem, you must first determine the cause.

So, what causes 'git' is not recognized as a internal or external commandthe error?

1. The Git path is not set or is set incorrectly in the variable.
2. The command prompt runs during the Git installation.

We can use the following three troubleshooting guides to resolve this issue.

Reopen the command prompt

If you have CMD always running on your computer and install Git without closing the terminal, you are likely to face this error. This issue occurs because your system is unable to update the command prompt with the latest variable changes.

Closing and opening the command prompt should do the trick. If the paths are set correctly, you should be able to use Git on CMD without encountering errors.

Automatically add Git PATH to your variables

This section is for people who don't want to mess with their PATH variable.

You can use the Git GUI to automatically create and add the path for you. You will have to uninstall and reinstall Git.

Follow the steps below to fix 'git' is not recognized as a internal or external command error.

1. Open the Run dialog box using Windows+R. To open Programs and Features, type "appwiz.cl" and press Enter.
2. In the Programs and Features tab, find your Git entry, right-click it and select Uninstall to remove Git from your computer.
3. Once completed, download the latest Git executable or use the one you used to install Git on your computer earlier.
4. Follow the prompts and leave everything as default. Once you are in the Adjusting your PATH environment tab, select the second option as shown below.

   

5. Complete the installation process.

This should fix the error. You should be able to use Git commands in the command prompt.

Manually add Git PATH to the variable

If the Git variables are not configured in the environment variables or are configured incorrectly, you will not be able to use Git commands in the command prompt.

To configure the path manually, follow the steps below.

1. Navigate to the Git installation folder on your computer. The following are common installation paths, depending on your system architecture. For x86 version: My Computer (This PC) > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files (x86) > Git > cmd For x64 version: My Computer (This PC) > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Git > cmd
2. Open the properties tab of the Git executable and copy the location path.

   

3. Open the Run dialog box, type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to enter the System Properties window. Select Environment Variables in the Advanced tab.

   

4. On the System Variables submenu, click Path and click Edit.

   

5. On the Edit Environment Variables tab select New and paste the location we copied in step two.

   

6. Click OK to save the changes and launch the Command Prompt. You should be able to use Git commands in the Command Prompt without any problems.

   

In conclusion, if you get the 'git' is not recognized as an internal or external command error while using Git commands in the command prompt , you need to set the Git PATH variable. As we have discussed, there are two ways to do this.