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# Setup Git & LFS (5 Mins)

**Stop emailing zip files.**\
This guide sets up a robust Git workflow with LFS (Large File Storage) support, which is mandatory for Unreal binary assets.

#### **Step 1: Install GitHub Desktop**

Download and install [GitHub Desktop](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E\&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdesktop.github.com%2F). It provides a visual interface for Git management.

#### **Step 2: Create the Repo**

1. In GitHub Desktop: **File > New Repository**.
2. **Name:** MyGame
3. **Local Path:** Choose a folder on your SSD.
4. **Git Ignore:** Select **UnrealEngine**. (Crucial step!)
5. Click **Create Repository**.

#### **Step 3: Enable LFS (Large File Storage)**

Unreal assets are binaries. Git needs LFS to handle them.

1. In GitHub Desktop: **Repository > Show in Explorer**.
2. Create a text file named .gitattributes.
3. Paste this configuration into it:

   code Text
4. ```
   *.uasset filter=lfs diff=lfs merge=lfs -text
   *.umap filter=lfs diff=lfs merge=lfs -text
   *.upk filter=lfs diff=lfs merge=lfs -text
   *.fbx filter=lfs diff=lfs merge=lfs -text
   *.png filter=lfs diff=lfs merge=lfs -text
     
   ```
5. Commit this file: "Setup LFS".
6. Click **Publish Repository**.

#### **Step 4: Connect Unreal**

1. Move your .uproject and Content folder into this new repository folder.
2. Open Unreal Engine.
3. **Source Control (Bottom Right)** -> **Connect**.
4. Select **Git (Beta)**.

**You are now ready to use SafeSave.**


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