How to Set Up a Github Repository
- George Apostolov
How to Set Up a Github Repository: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
Select 'Your repositories'.
Select 'New'.
Choose a unique name for your repository.
Add a brief description of what the repository is for.
Choose your desired visibility.
Check 'Add a README file' to provide a basic description of your project.
Click 'Create repository'.
By following these steps, you can successfully set up a new Github repository.
Quick answer: To set up a new repository in GitHub, click your profile picture, select your repositories, and click new. Next, choose a unique name, add a brief description, and select your desired visibility. Finally, check add a README file and click create repository.
About this GitHub tutorial
Create a new GitHub repository by configuring your project name, description, visibility settings, and initializing with a README file. This guide shows how to set Up a Github Repository in 9 steps, starting with "Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can successfully set up a new Github 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 set Up a Github Repository?
9 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 Set up GitHub Actions, How to Share Github Profile and How to Share Github Repository. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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