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How Do I Upload My Project on GitHub Using GitHub Desktop?

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Uploading your project to GitHub using GitHub Desktop is straightforward. Here's how:

1. Create a New Repository on GitHub

  • Open your web browser and navigate to https://github.com/.
  • Log in to your GitHub account.
  • Click on the "New" button to create a new repository.
  • Give your repository a name and description.
  • Choose whether to make your repository public or private.
  • Click on the "Create repository" button.

2. Initialize a Git Repository in Your Project Folder

  • Open GitHub Desktop.
  • Click on "File" and then "Add Local Repository..."
  • Select the folder containing your project.
  • GitHub Desktop will initialize a Git repository in your project folder.

3. Add Your Project Files to the Repository

  • GitHub Desktop will show the files in your project folder.
  • Select the files you want to add to the repository.
  • Click on the "Stage Changes" button.

4. Commit Your Changes

  • Enter a commit message describing the changes you made.
  • Click on the "Commit to master" button.

5. Push Your Changes to GitHub

  • Click on the "Push origin" button.
  • GitHub Desktop will push your changes to the remote repository on GitHub.

6. View Your Project on GitHub

  • Open your web browser and navigate to your repository on GitHub.
  • You will see your project files and the commit history.

Remember:

  • You can use the "Pull" button to download changes from the remote repository to your local computer.
  • You can use the "Sync" button to pull and push changes simultaneously.

By following these steps, you can easily upload your project to GitHub using GitHub Desktop.

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