GitHubLesson 14 of 23
Create a GitHub Account
1 min readClaude Code for DesignersUpdated Feb 18, 2026
GitHub is where your code lives in the cloud — backup, history, and collaboration in one place. If you don't already have an account, this lesson is sixty seconds of clicking. If you do, skip ahead to the next one.
Create a GitHub Account
Why GitHub?
- Backup: Your code is safe in the cloud, not just on your computer
- History: You can see every change you made and go back if needed
- Collaboration: Easy to share with developers and teammates
- Portfolio: Show your work and design-to-code process
Sign Up
- Go to github.com
- Click "Sign up"
- Create an account with your email (you can use your work or personal email)
- Verify your email by clicking the link they send you
You're Ready!
GitHub account created. Let's connect your prototype.
GitHub account ready
- Created a github.com account
- Verified your email
- Understood why GitHub matters: backup, history, collaboration, portfolio
An account is just an empty room. Next: creating a repository to store your prototype.