42 lines
2.7 KiB
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42 lines
2.7 KiB
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---
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title: Adding an existing project to GitHub using GitHub Desktop
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intro: 'You can add an existing Git repository to {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} using {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %}.'
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redirect_from:
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- /desktop/contributing-to-projects/adding-an-existing-project-to-github-using-github-desktop
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- /desktop/contributing-and-collaborating-using-github-desktop/adding-an-existing-project-to-github-using-github-desktop
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versions:
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fpt: '*'
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shortTitle: Add an existing project
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---
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{% mac %}
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{% data reusables.git.remove-git-remote %}
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2. [Add the repository to GitHub Desktop](/desktop/guides/contributing-to-projects/adding-a-repository-from-your-local-computer-to-github-desktop/).
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{% data reusables.desktop.publish-repository %}
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4. Type the desired name of the repository in the **Name** field or use the default current local repository name.
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5. To publish a public repository, unselect **Keep this code private**.
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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.
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7. Click the **Publish Repository** button.
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{% endmac %}
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{% windows %}
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{% data reusables.git.remove-git-remote %}
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2. [Add the repository to GitHub Desktop](/desktop/guides/contributing-to-projects/adding-a-repository-from-your-local-computer-to-github-desktop/).
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{% data reusables.desktop.publish-repository %}
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4. Type the desired name of the repository in the **Name** field or use the default current local repository name.
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5. To publish a public repository, unselect **Keep this code private**.
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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.
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7. Click the **Publish repository** button.
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{% endwindows %}
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