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🟠 Clone the Repository To Your Machine

Copy (clone) a GitHub repository to your local machine

1. Copy the Web Address (URL) of the GitHub Repository

In your browser, view your GitHub repository. You should see your account name and the repository name in the browser address bar.

For example, the URL to this repository (in my account) is: https://github.com/denisecase/pro-analytics-02

Verify that you are working with a GitHub repository in your account.

Use CTRL a to select all and CTRL c to copy the URL to your clipboard. On Mac/Linux, use CMD a and CMD c.

2. Clone the Repository to Your Local Machine

Open a terminal in the folder where you keep your GitHub repositories (for example C:\Repos on Windows or ~/Repos on Mac/Linux). If you don't have this folder, see the instructions in "Workflow A: Set Up a Machine".

On Mac/Linux, use the default Terminal (zsh or bash). On Windows, use PowerShell.

In the terminal:

  1. Type git clone
  2. Press the space bar once
  3. Use CTRL v (or CMD v) to paste the URL to your GitHub repository
  4. Press Enter (or Return) to run the command

IMPORTANT: The command below is just an example. You must use your GitHub account name and your exact repository name for it to work.

git clone https://github.com/youraccount/your-repo

3. Verify

After running the command:

  • A new folder (with the repository name) appears in your current directory
  • The terminal shows no error messages about authentication or repository not found