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How to upload multiple files at once to GitHub?

Learn to upload multiple files to GitHub using our step-by-step guide. Create a repository, clone it, add files, commit changes, and push or drag-and-drop via the web interface.

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How to upload multiple files at once to GitHub?

 
Step 1: Create a new repository on GitHub
 

  • Go to github.com and sign in to your account.
  • Click the New button in the upper-left corner.
  • Enter a repository name (for example, my-files).
  • Optionally add a description, choose Public or Private, then click Create repository.

 
Step 2: Clone your repository locally
 

  • Copy the HTTPS or SSH URL from the repository page.
  • Open your terminal or command prompt.

git clone https://github.com/username/my-files.git
  • Navigate into the cloned folder:

cd my-files

 
Step 3: Add or copy multiple files into the project folder
 

  • Create new files directly in the repo:

echo "Hello World" > file1.txt
echo "Another file" > file2.txt
  • Or copy existing files from another location on your computer:

cp /path/to/images/\*.jpg .

 
Step 4: Stage multiple files for commit
 

  • Stage specific files by listing them:

git add file1.txt file2.txt image1.jpg image2.jpg
  • Or stage all new and changed files at once:

git add .

 
Step 5: Commit your changes with a descriptive message
 


git commit -m "Add multiple files at once"

 
Step 6: Push your commit to GitHub
 


git push origin main

 
Step 7: Upload multiple files via the GitHub web interface
 

  • Go to your repository page on GitHub.
  • Click the Add file button and choose Upload files.
  • Drag and drop multiple files from your computer into the upload area.
  • Scroll down, enter a commit message describing your changes.
  • Click Commit changes to upload the files to the repository.

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