How to Push to Github
- George Apostolov
How to Push to Github: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the repository where you want to upload your files.
Click on 'Add file' and select 'Upload files'.
Drag and drop the files or folder from your computer into the browser window, or click 'choose your files' to open a file selector dialog and manually select them.
Scroll down to the 'Commit changes' section. Add a short, descriptive commit message in the 'Commit changes' box.
Choose whether to commit directly to the default branch or create a new branch for your changes.
Click the 'Commit changes' button at the bottom to upload the files to your repository.
Quick answer: To push to GitHub, navigate to your repository, click Add file, and select Upload files. Drag and drop your files or choose them manually. Scroll to Commit changes, add a description, choose your branch, and click the Commit changes button to upload.
About this GitHub tutorial
Upload and publish your files to GitHub by navigating to your repository, adding the files, and committing the changes. This guide shows how to push to Github in 6 steps, starting with "Navigate to the repository where you want to upload your files" and finishing with "Click the 'Commit changes' button at the bottom to upload the files to your repository". 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?
6 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 GitHub from Terminal, How to Push to Main Branch in Github and How to Rename a Repository in Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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