How to Upload a Project on GitHub

Upload Your Project to GitHub

This guide shows you how to push a local project to GitHub from scratch in a few minutes.

Step 1: Create a Repository on GitHub

Go to GitHub → click New → name your repo → Create repository. Don't add a README (we'll push existing code).

Step 2: Initialize Git Locally

cd your-project
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"

Step 3: Connect to GitHub

git remote add origin https://github.com/USERNAME/REPO.git
git branch -M main

Step 4: Push

git push -u origin main

Refresh your GitHub page — your code is now online! 🎉

Step 5: Future Updates

git add .
git commit -m "Describe your change"
git push

Pro Tip: Add a .gitignore

# Don't upload these
node_modules/
.env
dist/

FAQs

Authentication failed — why?

GitHub no longer accepts passwords. Use a Personal Access Token or SSH key. More in our how-to guides.

How do I upload without command line?

Use GitHub Desktop or drag-and-drop files in the web "Add file" button.