How To Git Your First Commit Using Cli

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We often meet a situation like this:

So how to fix it.

The content below can be a good reference for you. hoping it works😊

✅ Optimized Git Workflow

Step 1: Check Current Remote URL (Verify Before Modifying)

git remote -v

View existing remote addresses first to avoid blind overwriting.

Step 2: Set SSH Remote URL (Precision Entry)

git remote set-url origin git@github.com:xxxxxxxxxxxx(get from the previous step output)

Update the origin URL directly to the correct SSH address.

Step 3: Verify the Update

git remote -v

Expected Output:

origin  git@github.com:xxxxxxxx(your name)/xxxxxxxxxxxxxx(your respository address) (fetch)
origin  git@github.com:xxxxxxxx(your name)/xxxxxxxxxxxxxx(your respository address) (push)

Confirm the address has been correctly updated.

Step 4: Verify SSH Connection ⭐ (Crucial Missing Step)

ssh -T git@github.com

Expected Output:

Hi xxxxxxxx(your name)! You've successfully authenticated, but GitHub does not provide shell access.

This step is vital! Confirm your SSH key is properly configured before pushing to avoid connection failures later.

Step 5: Check Workspace Status

git status

Step 6: Push Code

git push origin main

Comparison Summary

Feature	Original Workflow	Optimized Workflow
Command Retries	3 incomplete attempts	0
SSH Verification	❌ None	✅ Verified before push
Pre-mod Confirmation	❌ Direct overwrite	✅ View before change
Post-mod Confirmation	❌ No check	✅ `git remote -v` validation

Core Principle: Inspect → Modify → Verify Connection → Push. By validating each stage, you ensure that the final push succeeds without surprises.

Mi Yanjie