Why does git pull hang?

Question

When I do a git pull, from the git bash, the terminal usually runs the pull, updates my local, and then hangs. I\'m not sure if it\'s waiting for me to do somet

Answer 1

Your ISP might be blocking the traffic. For example, VirginMedia in the UK does something with a proxy for their filters that causes GitHub traffic to hang. I had this issue, and disabling the filter fixed it.