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How to Push to GitLab



How to Push to GitLab: step-by-step guide

  1. Locate the files you want to push from your local repository, right-click, and select "Open Git Bash Here."

  2. Enter the command git init to initialize Git.

  3. Run git status to check for untracked files that you want to push.

  4. In the repository where you want to push the untracked file, copy and paste the Git global setup commands into your command prompt to set up the author’s information.

  5. In Git Bash, use the command git add <file-name> to stage all files for commit in your remote repository.

  6. Enter the command git commit -m "<your commit message>" to commit the file to your repository."

  7. Run the command to push the changes to your chosen repository.

  8. Finally, copy and paste the command from your Git command instruction lines to push the file. in this case "git push - u origin master."

  9. Enter your username and password.

  10. You have successfully pushed the file from your local repository to your remote repository.

Quick answer: To push files to GitLab, open Git Bash from your local files, initialize Git, and check the status. Set up author information, stage the files, and commit them. Finally, push the changes to your repository by running the specified push command and entering your username and password.

About this GitLab tutorial

Successfully upload your local files to GitLab by initializing Git, staging, committing, and running the push command with your credentials. This guide shows how to push to GitLab in 10 steps, starting with "Locate the files you want to push from your local repository, right-click, and select '..." and finishing with "You have successfully pushed the file from your local repository to your remote repository". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitLab 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 GitLab?

10 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 GitLab data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.

This tutorial is filed under GitLab. Related guides: How to Rename a Branch in Gitlab, How to resolve merge conflicts in gitlab and How to setup gitlab. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.

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