How to Push Existing Project to GitHub
- George Apostolov
How to Push Existing Project to GitHub: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile icon.
From the drop-down menu, select 'Your repositories'.
Click on the 'New' button.
Create a repository name.
Add a brief description.
Click 'Create repository' to complete the action.
Click 'Create repository' to complete the action.
Select 'Add file'.
Click 'Upload files' to upload an existing project.
Add your files by clicking 'Choose your files' or dragging them in the empty field.
Once uploaded, click 'Commit changes'.
That's it! You have successfully pushed an existing project to GitHub.
Quick answer: To push an existing project to GitHub, click your profile icon, select 'Your repositories', and click 'New'. Create a repository name, add a description, and click 'Create repository'. Select 'Add file', click 'Upload files', add your files using 'Choose your files' or by dragging them, and click 'Commit changes'.
About this GitHub tutorial
Upload and commit your existing project files to a new repository on GitHub by following these step-by-step instructions. This guide shows how to push Existing Project to GitHub in 12 steps, starting with "Click on your profile icon" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully pushed an existing project to GitHub". 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 push Existing Project to GitHub?
12 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 Push GitHub Gists to Discord Using Zapier, How to Push to Github and How to Push to GitHub from Terminal. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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