How to Upload Jupyter Notebook to Github
- George Apostolov
How to Upload Jupyter Notebook to Github: step-by-step guide
Click on the add icon to add a new repository.
Select 'New repository'.
Provide a name for your repository.
Add a description to your repository and set it as public.
Click 'Create repository'.
Click on your new repository.
Once you have successfully created your repository, click on the 'Create a new file' or upload an existing file' option.
Click 'Choose your files'.
Name your commit as a Jupyter notebook or however you like to name your commit.
To upload, click on the 'Commit changes' button.
Quick answer: To add your work to GitHub, create a new repository by naming it, adding a description, and setting it to public. Then, select the option to upload an existing file, choose your files, name your commit, and click the commit changes button to finish the upload.
About this GitHub tutorial
Upload a Jupyter notebook to a GitHub repository by creating a new repo, selecting your file, adding a commit name, and committing changes. This guide shows how to upload Jupyter Notebook to Github in 10 steps, starting with "Click on the add icon to add a new repository" and finishing with "To upload, click on the 'Commit changes' button". 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 Jupyter Notebook to Github?
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 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 Large Files to Github, How to Use GitHub Copilot and How to Use Github Pages. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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