Repositories

Learn to use and manage the repositories that allow you to store and collaborate on your project's code.

Creating and managing repositories

You can create a repository on GitHub to store and collaborate on your project's files, then manage the repository's name and location.

Managing your repository’s settings and features

You can customize your repository, enable or disable optional features for your repository, and manage your repository’s settings.

Configuring branches and merges in your repository

You can manage branches in your repository, configure the way branches are merged in your repository, and protect important branches by defining the mergeability of pull requests.

Working with files

Learn how to manage and use files in repositories.

Releasing projects on GitHub

You can create a release to package software, release notes, and binary files for other people to download.

Viewing activity and data for your repository

Gain insight into your repository by viewing activity and data.

Archiving a GitHub repository

You can archive, back up, and cite your work using GitHub, the API, or third-party tools and services.

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