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\"Git<\/a><\/figure>\n

Create a Repository<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Go to Files > Git Version Control<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. Click Create<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Turn on Clone a Repository<\/strong> if you want to clone an existing remote repository.<\/li>\n
  4. Enter the clone URL if you are cloning.<\/li>\n
  5. Enter the repository path.<\/li>\n
  6. Enter a repository name.<\/li>\n
  7. Click Create<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Manage a Repository<\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. Go to Files > Git Version Control<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    2. Find the repository.<\/li>\n
    3. Click Manage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    4. Use the available options to view deployment settings, history, or repository details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Pull Changes<\/h2>\n
        \n
      1. Go to Files > Git Version Control<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      2. Open Manage<\/strong> for the repository.<\/li>\n
      3. Click Update from Remote<\/strong> if the option is available.<\/li>\n
      4. Wait for cPanel to finish the update.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Delete a Repository<\/h2>\n
          \n
        1. Go to Files > Git Version Control<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        2. Find the repository.<\/li>\n
        3. Click Delete<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        4. Confirm the deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Notes<\/h2>\n
            \n
          • Do not edit repository files in File Manager unless that is part of your workflow.<\/li>\n
          • Make sure the repository path is correct before creating it.<\/li>\n
          • Some Git deployment options depend on how the server is configured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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