# How to Create a Repository with Sourcetree

> To set up a local Git repository with Sourcetree, click '+ Create' in the top-left corner, choose your destination folder, and enter a repository name. Finally, click 'Create' to complete the setup.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-repository-with-sourcetree/
Apps: Sourcetree
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a37feab56e05a00fddb73/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open Sourcetree. Click on '+ Create' in the top-left corner.
2. Choose the folder where your repo will be created.
3. Set a name for your repository.
4. Click 'Create'.
5. Done! You now have a Git repository set up locally on your machine.