How to push new project to github

Summary of commands for pushing local project to GitHub:

git init .
git commit -m "first commit"
git branch -M main
git remote add origin git@github.com:<gitusername>/<gitreponame>.git
git push -u origin main

Here's a detailed step-by-step guide to pushing a locally created project to GitHub:

Step 1: Create a GitHub Repository

1. Go to GitHub.
2. Click on the "+" sign in the top right corner and select "New repository".
3. Enter a repository name and choose whether it will be public or private.
4. Click "Create repository".
5. Copy the repository URL (you’ll need it later).

Step 2: Initialize Git in Your Local Project

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to your project folder using:

   cd /path/to/your/project
   

3. Initialize Git:

   git init
   

   This creates a .git folder inside your project, indicating it is now a Git repository.

Step 3: Add and Commit Files

1. Add all project files to Git:

   git add .
   

2. Commit the changes:

   git commit -m "Initial commit"
   

Step 4: Connect to GitHub Repository

1. Add the GitHub repository as a remote origin:

   git remote add origin <your-repository-url>
   

   Example:

   git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/your-repository.git
   

2. Verify the remote URL:

   git remote -v
   

Step 5: Push to GitHub

1. If this is the first push, set the upstream branch and push:

   git branch -M main
   git push -u origin main
   

2. For subsequent pushes, simply use:

   git push
   

Step 6: Verify on GitHub

1. Go to your repository page on GitHub.
2. Refresh the page to see your uploaded files.

Optional: Handling Authentication

• If prompted for credentials, enter your GitHub username and personal access token (not your password).
• Alternatively, use SSH authentication by setting up SSH keys (Guide).