How to Push Code from VS Code to GitHub

Quickest Way to Upload VS Code Project to GitHub

Publishing your project to GitHub from vs code can feel intimidating if you’re just starting. But don’t worry – you’re not alone! I’ve been there too. That’s exactly why I made a YouTube tutorial to help beginners like you learn how to push code from VS Code directly to GitHub – step by step, without using the terminal too much.

In this post, I’ll walk you through everything that’s shown in the video and break it down in a way that’s easy to understand.

Why This Is Important

If you’re working on any coding project, version control is a must. GitHub helps you:

• Save versions of your code
• Share your work with the world
• Collaborate with teammates
• Track changes and fix mistakes

And Visual Studio Code (VS Code) makes it super easy to connect your local project to GitHub directly. You don’t need to be a Git expert. This method works even if it’s your first time using Git.

What You’ll Need to Push Code from VS Code to GitHub

Before you start, make sure you have:

• Visual Studio Code
• Git installed
• A GitHub account

Step-by-Step: Push Code from VS Code to GitHub

Step 1: Install Git on Your Computer

Go to git-scm.com and download Git for your system (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
Install it by following the setup wizard. Keep the default settings if you’re unsure.

This is important because Git is the system that VS Code uses to track changes and push them to GitHub.

Step 2: Set Up Git in VS Code

Once Git is installed, open VS Code and go to the terminal. Run these commands (change the name and email to your own):

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "you@example.com"
Code language: PHP (php)

This tells Git who you are, so your commits show up under your GitHub account.

Step 3: Sign In to GitHub from VS Code

Now it’s time to link your GitHub account.

1. In VS Code, go to the Source Control panel on the sidebar.
2. You’ll see a prompt to Sign in to GitHub.
3. Click it and your browser will open to complete the login.

VS Code will now be connected to GitHub, and you’ll see your account name in the bottom status bar.

Step 4: Publish to GitHub

This is the fun part!

1. Make sure your project is inside a folder opened in VS Code.
2. Click on Source Control (or press Ctrl+Shift+G).
3. You’ll see a message like “This folder is not yet under version control.” Click Initialize Repository.
4. After initializing, click on the … menu > Publish to GitHub.
5. Choose a name and visibility (public/private), then click Publish.

🎉 Done! Your code is now live on GitHub.

Step 5: Preview & Demo

Open your browser and go to your GitHub profile. You’ll see the newly created repo with all your code inside.

You can now share this repo with others or keep working on it and update it anytime.

Step 6: Push Future Changes

Whenever you make a change in your code:

1. Go to the Source Control tab.
2. Write a commit message (like “updated home page”).
3. Click the ✓ checkmark to commit.
4. Click the 🔼 (Push) icon to send changes to GitHub.

It’s that easy. You don’t have to type any complicated Git commands.

Final Thoughts

This workflow saves time and avoids command-line confusion. If you’re someone who learns better visually, definitely check out the full YouTube tutorial here.

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Even if you’ve never used Git or GitHub before, this method will help you get started with confidence. At Bytes Vibe, I’m here to make tech easier for you. If you have questions, feel free to drop a comment on the video or contact me through my site.

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