GitHub

How to Create a GitHub Account

  1. Visit the GitHub Website: Go to https://github.com/.

  2. Sign Up:

    • Click on the Sign up button in the top-right corner of the page.

    • Fill in your email address, username, and password.

    • Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your email address.

  3. Complete Setup:

    • Choose your preferences (e.g., public/private repositories, notifications).

    • Select the free or paid plan that fits your needs.

  4. Finish: Once your account is verified, you are ready to use GitHub.

How to Create a GitHub Repository

  1. Log in: Log in to your GitHub account.

  2. Go to Your Dashboard:

    • You can access your dashboard by clicking on your profile picture in the top-right corner and selecting Your repositories or directly navigating to https://github.com/new.

  3. Create a New Repository:

    • Click the New button (usually located near the top-right corner).

    • Fill in the details:

      • Repository Name: Enter a unique name for your repository.

      • Description: (Optional) Add a short description of your project.

      • Privacy: Select whether the repository will be public (visible to everyone) or private (visible only to you and collaborators).

  4. Initialize the Repository:

    • Optionally, check Add a README file (recommended for documentation).

    • Optionally, add a .gitignore file (useful for ignoring unnecessary files).

    • Optionally, add a license (e.g., MIT, GPL, etc.). We Advise the us of our ARKTIK Hybrid License

  5. Create Repository:

    • Click Create repository to finalize.

You now have a GitHub repository ready to use! You can clone it, push code to it, or start collaborating with others.