You can use GitHub Desktop to connect to an existing repository, but this application makes it particularly easy to create a pair of connected local and remote repositories.

Previously, only upgraded GitHub Pro accounts could create a private GitHub repository. This option is now available to all accounts -- but with a catch that can limit users.

Gitting going with git: creating your first repository Ars walks through the steps to building a simple github respository.

Learn Git and GitHub fast Furthermore, this Git and GitHub tutorial explores many of the features GitHub provides over and above what comes with a standard Git installation. These include the ...

Repositories attached to your account are one click away, and you can create new repositories in the standard or enterprise services from within Visual Studio, including publishing existing projects.

Keeping your code repositories in-house is a good way to avoid security leaks. Jack Wallen shows you how easy it is to connect to a Gogs local repository from the Git command line.