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Your First GitHub Repository
6 steps•20-30 min•Includes manual steps
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👤 Your TurnStep 1 of 6
Create Your GitHub Account
Join the world's developer community
Time to join GitHub! This is a manual step because it requires your personal information.
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Create a free GitHub account
GitHub will store your code, track changes, and serve as your developer portfolio
⏱️Estimated time: 3-5 minutes
💡 Helpful Tips
- •Choose a professional username — employers will see this!
- •Use an email you check regularly
- •The free plan is perfect — unlimited public and private repos
- •Enable two-factor authentication for security (optional but recommended)
- •You'll verify your email address