Here are amazing steps for Hosting a Website on GitHub:

1. Create a GitHub Account:
   • Go to GitHub and sign up for an account.
2. Download GitHub Desktop:
   • Download and install GitHub Desktop for your operating system (Windows or Mac).
   • Open the app and log in using your new GitHub account.
3. Configure GitHub (for Mac Users):
   • After logging in, click “Advanced” to verify your name and email settings.
   • Optionally, click “Install Command Line Tools” to enable command-line access for future use.
4. Create a New Repository:
   • In GitHub Desktop, create a new repository with the name your-username.github.io (replace “your-username” with your GitHub username).
   • Take note of the folder where the repository is saved. Ensure the “Push to GitHub?” option is checked.
5. Add Website Files:
   • Move all files for your website into the new GitHub repository folder created in the previous step.
   • Important: Your main HTML file must be named index.html and should be in the top-level directory.
6. Commit Changes:
   • In GitHub Desktop, check that all website files are listed in the left column.
   • Enter a commit message like “Initial commit,” then click “Commit to main.”
7. Publish the Repository:
   • Click “Publish repository” in the top-right corner of GitHub Desktop.
8. View Your Website:
   • After a few minutes, go to your-username.github.io to see your live website!

Setting Up a Custom Domain (Optional)

1. Configure Domain Settings:
   • Log in to your domain registrar and find the settings to update host records. Look up “(your domain registrar) change host records” if you’re unsure.
2. Update A Record:
   • Change your domain’s A Record to 204.232.175.78 (GitHub’s IP address) to direct your custom domain to GitHub’s servers.
3. Add a CNAME File:
   • In your local repository folder, create a file named CNAME.
   • Inside the file, type your custom domain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com), and save it.
4. Commit and Sync Changes:
   • In GitHub Desktop, you should see the new CNAME file. Enter a commit message like “Adding CNAME file” and click “Commit to main.”
   • Click “Push origin” to sync the changes.
5. Wait for the Domain to Resolve:
   • It can take up to 48 hours for the domain to point to your GitHub site, though it usually resolves faster. Check back periodically to confirm.

Author: shadjavist

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