Can I move from a local repo to github?

[Daniel]

Hi there,

Is it possible for me to start with a local repo and when I'm ready, move to github? If so, would I be able to keep all the history and so forth?

Thank-you :)

[Timothy · Accepted solution]

Of course.

• https://help.github.com/articles/pushing-to-a-remote/

[Silviu Burcea]

Hi Daniel,

I'm guessing that you've started with an empty folder and git init. You can add a remote and start pushing your branches just like you had a remote since the beginning. You can find more details about adding a remote repository here, but it's as simple as:

git remote add <repoName> <repoURL>

Good luck!

[Daniel]

Hi guys,

Sorry about the late reply, Got busy with a large project. Thank-you for the directions, and it good to know that I can move to github later without losing all the history.

Thank-you