Does Git publicly expose my e-mail address?

Asked 2009-05-22T12:24:19.910

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The guides I've read so far on Git say that I should go into the config and specify my name and my e-mail address. They don't elaborate; they just say to do it.

Why does Git need my e-mail address? And, more importantly, if I make my repo publicly available, via GitHub for example, will my e-mail address be visible to everyone (including spambots)?

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GitHub has a help section about setting your email address.

Specifically it says:

Good to know: You don't have to give a valid email. If you're concerned about spam, use a fake email instead. user@example.com is a common practice.

answered 2013-01-16T14:48:22.813

Does Git publicly expose my e-mail address?

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