Create a GitHub Account

GitHub is where developers store, share, and manage their code online. Think of it as Google Drive — but for code.

Before using Git to push code, you need a GitHub account.

Step 1: Go to GitHub

Open your browser and go to:

https://github.com

Step 2: Sign Up

Click Sign up and fill in:

• Email — use a real one, you'll need to verify it
• Username — this is your public identity on GitHub (choose wisely)
• Password — minimum 8 characters

Click Continue after each field.

Step 3: Verify Your Email

GitHub sends a verification code to your email.

• Open your inbox
• Copy the 6-digit code
• Paste it on GitHub

⚠️ Check spam if you don't see it within 2 minutes.

Step 4: Set Up Your Profile (Optional but Recommended)

Go to Settings → Profile and add:

• Profile photo
• Bio (e.g. "Student | Learning web dev")
• Location

This matters when you share your GitHub link with employers or collaborators.

Step 5: Choose Your Plan

Select Free — it gives you unlimited public and private repositories.

You don't need the paid plan as a beginner.

✅ Done

Your GitHub account is ready. You can now:

• Create repositories
• Push your code
• Explore other developers' projects

Common Issues

Verification email not received → Check spam folder or click "Resend email"

Username already taken → Try adding numbers or underscores: juned_dev, juned01

Can't sign in later → Use "Forgot password" — GitHub sends a reset link

Next Step

👉 Push your first project to GitHub