How to Upload a Project to Github
- George Apostolov
How to Upload a Project to Github: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile icon.
From the drop-down menu, select 'Your repositories'.
Click on the 'New' button.
Create a repository name.
Add a brief description.
Click 'Create repository' to complete the action.
Click 'Create repository' to complete the action.
Select 'Add file'.
Click 'Upload files'.
Add your files by clicking 'Choose your files' or dragging them in the empty field.
Once uploaded, click 'Commit changes'.
You have successfully uploaded you Github project to your account.
Quick answer: To upload a project to GitHub, click your profile icon, select Your repositories, and click New. Enter a name and description, then click Create repository. Select Add file, choose Upload files, add your files by clicking Choose your files or dragging them, and click Commit changes.
About this GitHub tutorial
Store your code online by creating a new repository and uploading files directly to your GitHub account with these simple steps. This guide shows how to upload a Project to Github in 12 steps, starting with "Click on your profile icon" and finishing with "You have successfully uploaded you Github project to your account". 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 Project to Github?
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 Upload Jupyter Notebook to Github, How to Upload Large Files to Github and How to Use GitHub Copilot. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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