How to Push Your Live Project to GitHub: A Beginner’s Guide

If you’re new to Git and GitHub, pushing your project to a remote repository might seem like a daunting task. Don’t worry! This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.

1. Create a GitHub Account

First, you need a GitHub account. If you don’t have one, follow these steps:

• Go to GitHub.
• Click Sign up in the upper-right corner.
• Fill in the required details and complete the sign-up process.

2. Create a New Repository

Once you have an account, you need to create a repository to store your project:

• Log in to your GitHub account.
• Click the + icon in the upper-right corner and select New repository.
• Enter a repository name (e.g., my-live-project).
• Optionally, add a description and choose whether the repository will be public or private.
• Click Create repository.

3. Set Up Git Locally

If you haven’t already set up Git on your local machine, install it from git-scm.com.

4. Initialize Git in Your Project

Navigate to your project directory and initialize Git:

5. Add Files to the Repository

Add your project files to the Git staging area:

Commit your changes with a message:

6. Create and Add an SSH Key

To securely connect to GitHub, you should create an SSH key:

Generate a New SSH Key (if you don’t have one already):

Follow the prompts and save the key.

Start the SSH Agent:

Add Your SSH Key to the Agent:

Add Your SSH Key to GitHub:

Copy the SSH key to your clipboard:

• Go to GitHub SSH and GPG keys settings.
• Click New SSH key.
• Paste the key and give it a title.
• Click Add SSH key.

7. Add the Remote Repository

Link your local Git repository to the GitHub repository:

Replace your-username and your-repo-name with your actual GitHub username and repository name.

8. Push Your Project to GitHub

Push your local changes to GitHub:

Summary

1. Create a GitHub account.
2. Create a new repository on GitHub.
3. Set up Git locally and initialize it in your project.
4. Add and commit your project files.
5. Create and add an SSH key to GitHub.
6. Link your local repository to GitHub.
7. Push your project to GitHub.

Congratulations! Your project is now live on GitHub.