How to Move Files in Github
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Navigate to the repository where your file is located.
Go to the file you want to move and click on it.
Click on the pencil icon to edit the file.
Modify the path in the filename field at the top.
Click 'Commit changes'.
Provide a commit message and description explaining the changes.
Commit your changes by selecting either 'Commit directly to the main branch' or 'Create a new branch for this commit and start a pull request'.
Click 'Commit changes'.
By following these steps, you can move files in Github by creating a new path.
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