SetupLesson 1 of 10
Create Your GitHub Account
2 min readGitHub for Designers
GitHub is where developers and designers collaborate on code. As a designer, having a GitHub account lets you review code, track changes, and work more effectively with your development team.
1
Go to GitHub.com
- Open your web browser and go to github.com
- Click the "Sign up" button in the top right corner
- You'll see a form to create your account
2
Enter Your Information
- Enter your email address (use your work email for team projects)
- Create a strong password
- Choose a username (this will be visible publicly)
- Complete the verification puzzle
3
Verify Your Email
- Check your email inbox for a verification message from GitHub
- Click the verification link in the email
- You'll be redirected back to GitHub
4
Complete Your Profile
- Add a profile photo so teammates can recognize you
- Fill in your name and bio
- Add your company or organization if applicable
Pro Tip
Use the same email as your work Slack or communication tools. This makes it easier for teammates to find and add you to repositories.
Lesson Complete!
- Created a GitHub account
- Verified your email address
- Set up your profile
You now have a GitHub account. Next, we'll install Git on your computer.