How to Install GitHub
- George Apostolov
How to Install GitHub: step-by-step guide
Open your google account and search for 'GitHub Desktop'.
Click on the 'GitHub Desktop'.
Click on the 'Download for Windows' button.
Wait for the download to be completed.
Click on the file to open it.
Select the file.
Right click on your mouse and click on the ;Run as administrator' option.
Wait for the 'GitHub Desktop' to be installed.
Click 'Sign in to GitHub.com'.
Enter your username and password to sign in to GitHub Desktop. Click 'Sign in'.
Select 'Authorize desktop'.
Select 'Open GitHub Desktop'.
Click on the 'Finish' button.
That's it! By following these steps, you can easily install GitHub via your web browser.
Quick answer: To install GitHub via your web browser, search for and download GitHub Desktop, run the downloaded file as administrator, sign in to your GitHub account with your username and password, authorize the desktop application, and complete the final setup steps.
About this GitHub tutorial
Download and install GitHub Desktop on your Windows computer by running the installer, signing into your account, and authorizing the app. This guide shows how to install GitHub in 14 steps, starting with "Open your google account and search for 'GitHub Desktop'" and finishing with "That's it! By following these steps, you can easily install GitHub via your web browser". 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 install GitHub?
14 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. Related guides: How to Install GitHub Files, How to Integrate Airtable with GitHub and How to Integrate Asana with Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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