How to Fix Git fatal: not a git repository

Quick Answer: Git fatal: not a git repository occurs when git repository not initialized in current directory. Initialize git repository to resolve this issue.

What Causes This Error

• Git repository not initialized in current directory
• Working in wrong directory outside git project
• .git folder deleted or corrupted
• Git not installed or not in PATH
• Submodule not properly initialized
• Cloned repository incomplete
• File system permissions preventing git access

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