git version control with unreal

I am trying to create a project on unreal with the git version control however I seem to be missing the option to intialize a repository. When reaching out for help on Discord I was told the window I was seeing was as if it was already initialized despite the fact the project was just made. I have tried making a new one and checking the files for a git folder without any luck. I am unable to provide screenshots as of right now. Any alternatives or fixes?