What is GitHub?

GitHub is a platform used to store, manage, and share projects online. It helps developers track changes, collaborate with others, and maintain project history.

What is GitHub Desktop?

GitHub Desktop is a graphical application that allows users to work with GitHub without using terminal commands. It provides an easy interface for managing repositories, commits, pushes, and updates.

Install GitHub Desktop

Windows

Visit GitHub Desktop Official Website
Download the Windows installer
Install and open the application
Sign in with your GitHub account

macOS

Visit GitHub Desktop Official Website
Download the .dmg file
Move GitHub Desktop to Applications
Open the application and sign in

Ubuntu / Debian / Linux Mint / Pop!_OS

Install the .deb package:

sudo dpkg -i GitHubDesktop-linux-amd64-3.4.13-linux1.deb

Fix dependencies if needed:

sudo apt --fix-broken install

Arch Linux

Arch Linux uses pacman and AUR packages instead of .deb packages.

Install yay:

sudo pacman -S --needed git base-devel

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/yay.git

cd yay

makepkg -si

Install GitHub Desktop:

yay -S github-desktop-bin

Upload Project to GitHub

Step 1: Sign In

Open GitHub Desktop and sign in with your GitHub account.

Create an account at:
GitHub Official Website

Step 2: Create Repository

Open File → New Repository
Enter repository name
Select project folder
Click Create Repository

Step 3: Add Project Files

Add your files inside the selected project folder. GitHub Desktop automatically detects changes.

Step 4: Commit Changes

Write a commit message such as:

Initial commit

Click:

Commit to main

Step 5: Publish Repository

Click:

Publish Repository

Choose Public or Private and publish the repository.

Step 6: Update Project Later

After making changes:

Commit changes
Click:

Push origin

Your online repository will update automatically.

Common Issues

Problem	Solution
Repository not visible online	Click `Push origin`
Files missing	Ensure folders are not empty
Installation issue on Linux	Install required dependencies

Alternative Tools

You can also use:

Visual Studio Code Git integration
GitKraken
Git terminal commands

Final Note

GitHub Desktop is beginner-friendly and useful for managing projects professionally without advanced terminal knowledge.

How to Upload Your First Project to GitHub Using GitHub Desktop (For Beginners)