docs/content/desktop/contributing-and-collaborating-using-github-desktop/adding-and-cloning-repositories/adding-an-existing-project-to-github-using-github-desktop.md

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Adding an existing project to GitHub using GitHub Desktop	You can add an existing Git repository to {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} using {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %}.	/desktop/contributing-to-projects/adding-an-existing-project-to-github-using-github-desktop /desktop/contributing-and-collaborating-using-github-desktop/adding-an-existing-project-to-github-using-github-desktop	fpt *	Add an existing project

{% mac %}

{% data reusables.git.remove-git-remote %} 2. Add the repository to GitHub Desktop. {% data reusables.desktop.publish-repository %} 4. Type the desired name of the repository in the Name field or use the default current local repository name. 5. To publish a public repository, unselect Keep this code private. 6. Choose the organization in the Organization drop-down where you want to publish the repository, or select None to publish the repository to your personal account. 7. Click the Publish Repository button.

{% endmac %}

{% windows %}

{% data reusables.git.remove-git-remote %} 2. Add the repository to GitHub Desktop. {% data reusables.desktop.publish-repository %} 4. Type the desired name of the repository in the Name field or use the default current local repository name. 5. To publish a public repository, unselect Keep this code private. 6. Choose the organization in the Organization drop-down where you want to publish the repository, or select None to publish the repository to your personal account. 7. Click the Publish repository button.

{% endwindows %}