How to Upload a Folder to Github
- George Apostolov
How to Upload a Folder to Github: step-by-step guide
Click on 'Add file' and select 'Upload files'.
Drag the entire folder from your file explorer into the browser window. GitHub will recognize and upload the folder structure.
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 upload a folder to GitHub, click Add file and select Upload files, then drag the folder into the browser. Scroll to Commit changes, add a descriptive message, choose your branch option, and click the Commit changes button to finish.
About this GitHub tutorial
Upload folders to GitHub effortlessly by dragging them into your browser, adding a commit message, and saving the changes. This guide shows how to upload a Folder to Github in 5 steps, starting with "Click on 'Add file' and select 'Upload 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 upload a Folder to Github?
5 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 Upload a Project to Github, How to Upload Jupyter Notebook to Github and How to Upload Large Files to Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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