You can upload and commit an existing file to a repository on GitHub or by using the command line.

As you add, edit or delete files directly in the browser on GitHub, GitHub will track these changes ("commits"), so you can start to manage your project's history and evolution.

You can upload and commit an existing file to a repository on GitHub or by using the command line.

Learn how to manage and use files in repositories. Managing files Creating new files Adding a file to a repository Moving a file to a new location Editing files Renaming a file Deleting files in a repository …

You can create a .gitignore file in your repository's root directory to tell Git which files and directories to ignore when you make a commit. To share the ignore rules with other users who clone the …

In your repository, browse to the folder where you want to create a file. Above the list of files, select the Add file dropdown menu, then click Create new file.

You can add a README file to your repository to tell other people why your project is useful, what they can do with your project, and how they can use it.

If your code is stored locally on your computer and is tracked by Git or not tracked by any version control system (VCS), you can import the code to GitHub using GitHub CLI or Git commands.

You can add a Git repository from your local computer to GitHub Desktop by dragging the folder onto the GitHub Desktop window. If you drag multiple Git folders into GitHub Desktop at the same time, each …

To attach a file to an issue or pull request conversation, drag and drop it into the comment box. Alternatively, you can click below the issue comment box to browse, select, and add a file from your …