Add Project to GitHub Using Git Bash (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow the steps below to upload your local project to GitHub using Git Bash.
1. Create a New Repository on GitHub
- Open GitHub
- Click New Repository
- Enter repository name
- Click Create Repository
You will now see a set of commands provided for first-time setup.
2. Open Git Bash in Your Project Folder
To open Git Bash at the correct location:
- Right-click your project folder
- Select Git Bash Here
OR copy the project path manually:
- Right-click the project folder
- Select Properties → Resource → Location
- Copy the full file path
3. Use the Git Commands Provided by GitHub
Navigate to Your Project Folder
cd "<path>"
Initialize Git
git init
Add GitHub Remote Repository
git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git
(Use the remote URL shown on your GitHub repository page.)
If “Reinitialized existing Git repository” Appears
This means Git was already initialized earlier. It's better to remove the old Git folder and reinitialize:
rm -rf .git
git init
4. Add All Files to Git
git add .
Note: The dot (.) means add all files from the current folder.
5. Commit Your Changes
git commit -m "first commit"
6. Set Branch Name to main
git branch -M main
7. Push Code to GitHub
git push -u origin main
8. Refresh GitHub Repository
Your project files will now appear on your GitHub repository page.
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