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How do I put my existing code on GitHub?

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If there is an existing repository on GitHub and you have changes on an unlinked copy, you will have to clone the repo on GitHub, manually bring over your changes to the cloned repo, work out the differences between the two, then upload the changes.

Methods​

  1. Git command
  2. VSCode UI

Create a repo through Git​

  1. Open the console (CTRL + `)

  2. Run git init

    Git console

  3. Comitt and publish your changes.

Create a repo through VSCode's UI​

  1. Open Source Control on the left.

    Source control menu

  2. Click Publish to GitHub.

  3. Select all wanted files then press Ok.