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Create Repository

After you have a GitHub account, the next step is to create a repository. A repository (often called "repo") is a place to store your project files on GitHub.

Think of it like a folder on your computer, but online. Once your Docusar project lives in a GitHub repository, you can deploy it, back it up, and update it from anywhere.

Step 1: Open the New Repository Page​

  1. Log in to https://github.com
  2. On the top-right, click the + icon
  3. From the dropdown, click New repository

You will see a form to create a new repository.

Step 2: Fill in Repository Details​

Fill in the form like this:

Repository name:

  • Choose a short name without spaces. Example: docusar-docs or my-docs-site
  • Use lowercase letters and dashes. Do not use spaces or uppercase.

Description (optional):

  • A short sentence about your project. Example: My Docusar documentation site

Visibility:

  • Choose Public if you want free hosting on Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages (their free plans require public repos)
  • Choose Private if you want to keep the code hidden. Note: some free hosting plans may not support private repos.

Initialize this repository with:

  • Important: Leave all checkboxes unchecked. Do NOT check "Add a README file", "Add .gitignore", or "Choose a license".
  • If you check these, your repository will have files inside it, and this can cause conflicts when you push your Docusar project later.

Step 3: Create the Repository​

  1. Click the green Create repository button at the bottom
  2. GitHub will create your repository and show you a page with setup instructions
  3. Keep this page open in your browser - you will need the repository URL later

Your repository URL will look like this:

https://github.com/yourusername/your-repo-name.git

Example:

https://github.com/sonandrest/docusar-docs.git

Step 4: What Next?​

Your repository is now created, but it is still empty. You need to connect your local Docusar project to this repository and push your files.

See the next doc: Clone Repository to clone the repository to your local device and move your Docusar project into it.

Tips:

  • Write down your repository URL somewhere safe - you will need it in the next steps
  • Do not close the page until you have copied the URL
  • If you accidentally checked "Add a README file", you can delete the README file later or use git pull --allow-unrelated-histories when pushing