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doc: add instructions to update local git config
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23 changes: 11 additions & 12 deletions doc/guides/contributing/pull-requests.md
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Expand Up @@ -62,18 +62,6 @@ These are detailed in the [Building guide][].
Once you have `git` and are sure you have all of the necessary dependencies,
it's time to create a fork.

Before getting started, it is recommended to configure `git` so that it knows
who you are:

```text
$ git config --global user.name "J. Random User"
$ git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
```
Please make sure this local email is also added to your
[GitHub email list](https://github.com/settings/emails) so that your commits
will be properly associated with your account and you will be promoted
to Contributor once your first commit is landed.

### Step 1: Fork

Fork the project [on GitHub](https://github.com/nodejs/node) and clone your fork
Expand All @@ -86,6 +74,17 @@ $ git remote add upstream https://github.com/nodejs/node.git
$ git fetch upstream
```

It is recommended to configure `git` so that it knows who you are:

```text
$ git config user.name "J. Random User"
$ git config user.email "[email protected]"
```
Please make sure this local email is also added to your
[GitHub email list](https://github.com/settings/emails) so that your commits
will be properly associated with your account and you will be promoted
to Contributor once your first commit is landed.

### Step 2: Branch

As a best practice to keep your development environment as organized as
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