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  1. To upload files to GitHub, you need to follow these general steps:
  2. 1. **Create a GitHub Account**:
  3.   If you don't have a GitHub account, you'll need to create one first. Go to the GitHub website (https://github.com/) and sign up for an account.
  4.  
  5. 2. **Create a New Repository**:
  6.   Once you're logged in, click the "+" sign in the top-right corner and select "New repository." Follow the prompts to set up your repository. You can choose to make it public or private, and you can initialize it with a README or other files if you wish.
  7.  
  8. 3. **Clone the Repository**:
  9.    To upload files, you'll typically want to clone the repository to your local machine. You can do this using a Git client or directly from the command line. For example, if you're using the command line, navigate to the directory where you want the repository to be saved and run:
  10.  
  11.    ```sh
  12.    git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo-name.git
  13.    ```
  14.  
  15. 4. **Add Files to the Repository**:
  16.   Copy or move the files you want to upload into the local repository directory that was created when you cloned the repository. You can also create new files directly within this directory.
  17.  
  18. 5. **Stage and Commit Changes**:
  19.    In the terminal, navigate to the repository directory and use the following commands to stage and commit your changes:
  20.    ```sh
  21.    git add .
  22.    git commit -m "Add your commit message here"
  23.    ```
  24.  
  25. 6. **Push Changes to GitHub**:
  26.    Finally, use the following command to push your changes to GitHub:
  27.    ```sh
  28.    git push origin master
  29.    ```
  30.  
  31.    Replace `master` with the name of the branch you want to push to, if it's different.
  32.  
  33. 7. **Verify on GitHub**:
  34.   Refresh your GitHub repository page, and you should see your uploaded files listed.
  35.  
  36. Remember that this is a simplified overview. You might also need to configure your Git credentials if you haven't done so already. Also, if you're collaborating with others or working on different branches, the process might involve more steps.
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