Git Close Private Repo - Shell-Bash

Introduction

When working with a private repository, it is important to ensure that the repository is closed after use to prevent unauthorized access. In this guide, we will go through the steps to close a private repository using Git on the Shell-Bash command line.

Prerequisites

To follow this guide, you will need the following:

• A private repository with Git access
• A computer with Shell-Bash command line

Steps

Step 1: Clone the repository

The first step in closing a private repository is to clone the repository to your local machine. To clone the repository, use the following command:

git clone git@github.com:username/repo-name.git

Replace username with your GitHub username and repo-name.git with the name of your repository.

Step 2: Remove remote URL

After cloning the repository to your local machine, you need to remove the remote URL. This ensures that the repository is no longer accessible from the remote location. To remove the remote URL, use the following command:

git remote remove origin

Where origin is the name of the remote location.

Step 3: Delete the repository

Finally, delete the repository from your local machine. To delete the repository, use the following command:

rm -rf repo-name

Where repo-name is the name of your repository.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have gone through the steps to close a private repository using Git on the Shell-Bash command line. By following these steps, you can ensure that your private repository is closed and protected from unauthorized access.