Creating a new GitHub repository is the first step in starting a new project or sharing your work with others.
Whether you're starting fresh or moving an existing project to GitHub, this guide will walk you through the process.
The demo below makes it easy to follow each step.
Steps to follow:
1. Go to GitHub and log in to your account if you aren’t already signed in.
2. Navigate to the 'Repositories' tab, then click the 'New' button to create a new repository.
3. The new repository page will open.
4. Enter a unique name for your repository.
5. Provide a brief description of your repository.
6. Choose whether the repository will be 'Public' or 'Private'.
Public repositories are visible to everyone, while private ones are only visible to you and your chosen collaborators.
7. Check this box if you want to add a 'README' file. This file is used to describe your project.
8. Select a '.gitignore template' if you want to exclude certain files from being tracked by Git.
9. Choose a 'license' for your repository if you want to specify how others can use your code.
10. After filling out the required fields and selecting any optional settings, click the 'Create repository' button.
That's it! By following these steps, you’ll successfully create a new repository on GitHub and be ready to start adding and managing your code.
Creating a new GitHub repository is simple and gives you a central place to manage your code, collaborate with others, and track your project's progress.
Follow these steps, and you'll have your repository set up and ready to go in no time.
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