# git config

The `git config` command is a convenience function that is used to set Git configuration values on a global or local project level. These configuration levels correspond to .gitconfig text files. Executing `git config` will modify a configuration text file.

The most basic use case for `git config` is to invoke it with a configuration name, which will display the set value at that name. Configuration names are dot delimited strings composed of a 'section' and a 'key' based on their hierarchy. For example: `user.email`

Learn more from the following resources:

- [@official@Git - git-config Documentation](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-config)
- [@article@git config | Atlassian Git Tutorial](https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/setting-up-a-repository/git-config)
- [@article@Setting your username in Git](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/getting-started-with-git/setting-your-username-in-git)
- [@article@Git config commands | Git tutorial](https://nulab.com/learn/software-development/git-tutorial/git-commands-settings/git-config-commands/)