How to Push to GitHub from Terminal
- George Apostolov
How to Push to GitHub from Terminal: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile icon.
Select 'Settings' from the drop-down menu.
Go to the 'Access' section, select 'SSH and GPG keys'.
Click 'New SSH key' to add more keys.
Click the add icon to create a new repository.
Name your repository.
Click 'Create repository'.
Click 'HTTPS' to set up your repository.
Click on the files or highlight the files and select ''Git Bash Here'. These are the files that need to be push to the repository.
The highlighted code is the whole file of the files.
Use the command lines to create a new repository. Once done, click 'Enter'.
That's it! By following these steps, you can push GitHub from the terminal.
Quick answer: To push to GitHub from the terminal, access settings to add an SSH key, create a new repository, set it up using HTTPS, open Git Bash for your files, and execute the command lines to complete the push.
About this GitHub tutorial
Successfully push files to GitHub using your terminal by adding an SSH key, creating a repository, and running command lines. This guide shows how to push to GitHub from Terminal in 12 steps, starting with "Click on your profile icon" and finishing with "That's it! By following these steps, you can push GitHub from the terminal". 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 to GitHub from Terminal?
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 to Main Branch in Github, How to Rename a Repository in Github and How to Resolve Conflicts in GitHub. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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