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How to Create an Account on GitHub

GitHub is an essential platform for developers and IT professionals who want to manage programming projects, collaborate with others, and store their code in repositories. Follow these simple steps to create a GitHub account.

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1. Access GitHub Website

Open your favorite browser and go to the official GitHub address: https://github.com.

2. Start Registration

On the GitHub homepage, you will find a form with the title "Sign up".

Sign up

Enter the following information:

  • Email: Provide a valid email address.
  • Password: Create a strong password.
  • Username: Choose a unique username.

After completing the fields, click "Continue".

Sign up info

3. Account Verification

GitHub may require you to complete a captcha to confirm that you are not a bot. After passing this verification, you will receive an email with a confirmation code. Open the email and enter the code to verify your account.

Verification

4. First login

After verification, GitHub will show the outcome of the operation and if successful it will suggest you to perform your first login:

GitHub Login

Once logged in you will land on your Dashboard:

GitHub Dashboard

5. Creating Your First Repository

Once you're logged in, you can start creating your first repository:

  • Click on "Create repository" at the top left of the dashboard.
  • Enter a name for the repository.
  • Choose whether the repository should be public or private.
  • Add a README file (optional) and choose a license (if necessary).
  • Click on "Create repository".

6. Configuring Git on Your Computer (Optional)

To use GitHub in a more advanced way, you can install Git on your computer:

  • Download Git from the official website: https://git-scm.com.
  • Install the software following the instructions for your operating system.
  • Configure Git with your account using the terminal:
  • git config - global user.name "YourName"
  • git config - global user.email "your@email.com"
  • You can now start cloning, creating and managing repositories from your computer.

You did it!

Now you have a working GitHub account and are ready to explore the world of collaborative development. You can start following other developers, contributing to open source projects, and improving your programming skills. Happy coding!


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