Setting up a GitHub account#

We ask you to set up a GitHub account in preparation for the workshop. So let’s get started:

1. Go to the GitHub website: Open a web browser and navigate to github.com.

2. Click on the “Sign up” button: The button is located in the upper-right corner. Image of the GitHub website's upper header with an arrow pointing to the "Sign up" button.

3. Fill out the registration form: Fill out the required information and choose a username. Choose your username carefully, as your username will be included in the link to the website we’re going to build and will be publicly displayed! Also, it is a good idea to associate your account with your university email address (if you have one) as this will entitle you to sign up for the GitHub Student Developer Pack, which comes with some nice free bonuses.

4. Verify your email address: Check your email inbox and click on the verification link sent by GitHub.

5. Customize your profile: Fill out your profile information. This will help others to find and connect with you on GitHub.


And that’s it! Perfect, that’s all you need to do in advance. However, feel free to explore the other chapters, which we will discuss in our small group during the workshop.