3 levels of git config
They are: local, global, and system. :)
The 3 levels scope the configurations. The local settings take precedence over global, and global over system.
Note: The below commands work on all platforms.
Local Config
Applies only to a specific repository. Stored in .git/config inside the repository directory.
To view (you must execute this from inside the repository directory):
git config --local --list
To edit:
git config --local --edit
Global Config
Applies to all repositories for a single user. Stored in ~/.gitconfig or ~/.config/git/config
To view:
git config --global --list
Output:
To edit:
git config --global --edit
System Config
Applies to all users on the system. Stored in /etc/gitconfig (Linux/macOS) or C:/Program Files/Git/etc/.gitconfig (Windows).
While you’re there, if you’ve still got this file, remove it: C:\Users<username>.git-credentials
To view:
git config --system --list
Output:
git config --system --edit