How to Clone GitHub Repository in Sourcetree
- George Apostolov
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How to Clone GitHub Repository in Sourcetree: step-by-step guide
Go to the GitHub page of the repository you want to clone.
Click the green 'Code' button.
Copy the 'HTTPS' URL.
Launch Sourcetree on your computer. Click 'Clone' in the main window or toolbar.
Fill in the clone repository form. Paste the GitHub URL you copied.
Choose where you want the repository saved on your computer.
Click the 'Clone' button.
Sourcetree will now download the repository and open it for you.
Quick answer: To clone a GitHub repository in Sourcetree, copy the HTTPS URL from the green Code button on the GitHub page. Then, launch Sourcetree, click Clone, paste the URL into the form, select your destination folder, and click Clone to download and open the repository.
About this GitHub tutorial
Download and manage your GitHub projects locally by cloning repositories directly into Sourcetree using the HTTPS URL. This guide shows how to clone GitHub Repository in Sourcetree in 8 steps, starting with "Go to the GitHub page of the repository you want to clone" and finishing with "Sourcetree will now download the repository and open it for you". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitHub interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to clone GitHub Repository in Sourcetree?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitHub data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitHub and Sourcetree. Related guides: How to Close a Pull Request in Github, How to Commit to Github and How to Compare Two Branches in Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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