Skip to content
English
More support Sign in
Contact us
  • There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.

What is the hidden .git folder in my repository?

The .git directory in a local Git repository is the heart of Git's version control system. It's where all the metadata and object databases for a project are stored. Without this folder, the project would no longer be under version control.

Each repository that you clone locally to your computer will contain a hidden .git folder. This directory is used by Copia/Git to manage your local repository. It's where information on older commits and different branches are stored. 

In general, you should never interact with this folder. The Copia desktop app takes care of this behind the scenes. Modifying it's contents could result in lost data. 

However, if you do need to access this folder for any reason you can see it in the root directory of your local repo by enabling the View Hidden Files and Folders option in Windows Explorer.

Be careful to avoid including the hidden .git directory when copying and pasting from repositories. Copying the .git folder from one repository into another can cause issues and potentially lost data.