Git push报错SSL_ERROR_SYSCALL求助（Windows Git 2.16.2）

Hey, sorry to hear you're stuck with this SSL error even after reinstalling Git—let's work through some practical fixes that usually get things back on track.

Common Troubleshooting Steps #

• Check and Reset Git Proxy Settings
  Proxy misconfigurations are one of the most common culprits here. First, check if Git is using any proxy:

  git config --global --get http.proxy
  git config --global --get https.proxy
  

  If either command returns a proxy URL, clear them with:

  git config --global --unset http.proxy
  git config --global --unset https.proxy
  

  Also, double-check your Windows system proxy settings (go to Settings > Network & Internet > Proxy) to make sure no unwanted global proxy is enabled.

• Temporarily Disable SSL Verify for Testing
  This isn't a permanent fix, but it can help confirm if the issue is related to SSL certificate trust. Run:

  git config --global http.sslVerify false
  

  Try pushing again. If it works, the problem is with certificate validation. Re-enable SSL verify immediately after testing (security first!):

  git config --global http.sslVerify true
  

  For a permanent fix, you can update Git's certificate store or manually add GitHub's SSL certificate to your trusted list.

• Switch to SSH Protocol Instead of HTTPS
  HTTPS can be finicky with network settings—switching to SSH often bypasses these issues. Here's how:

  1. Generate an SSH key if you don't have one:

     ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your-github-email@example.com"
     

     Just press Enter through all prompts to accept defaults.
  2. Copy the public key (found in C:\Users\<YourUsername>\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub) and add it to your GitHub account under Settings > SSH and GPG keys.
  3. Update your repository's remote URL to use SSH:

     git remote set-url origin git@github.com:your-username/your-repo.git
     

  4. Try pushing again—this should work without SSL issues.

• Check Windows Firewall/Antivirus
  Sometimes security software blocks Git's outgoing SSL connections. Temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus, then test the push. If it succeeds, add an exception for Git's executable (usually located at C:\Program Files\Git\bin\git.exe or C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\bin\git.exe) in your security software settings.

• Update Git to a Newer Version
  Your Git version (2.16.2) is quite old—many SSL-related bugs have been fixed in newer releases. Even if you reinstalled, make sure you're downloading the latest version from the official Git site. Overwrite your existing installation, then try pushing again.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Rosmee