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GitHub: your first account · Lesson 01 / 06

Before the first click

GitHub can be home to your projects. Let’s understand signup and when it is appropriate, without creating an account during the exercise.

Learning paths8 min

Let's discover together

  1. 1

    A personal account identifies you on GitHub. It differs from a Rullst Academy account and an organization. If you already have a personal account, sign in or recover access instead of creating another free account.

  2. 2

    GitHub requires at least age 13; your country’s minimum age may be higher. Under-13 learners can do fictional exercises here but must not create a GitHub account. If underage, review requirements with a guardian.

  3. 3

    When you meet the requirements and want a real account, open github.com/signup through the official link. Use email you can access yourself. Rullst Academy does not need your GitHub password or codes.

FROM LESSON TO PRACTICE

A guide to follow at your pace

Read the steps before using the reference below. Commands run in the indicated system’s terminal; signup happens on the official site. Rullst Academy exercises are practice and do not verify your installation or external account.

practice: fictional scenarios
real_signup: github.com/signup
requirements: check before creating an account

Official links and next step

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YOUR MISSION

Choose an appropriate path for someone who does not meet the requirements and someone who already has an account.

Now it's your turn

Discovery workshop

Before the first click

Fictional scenario: Sol is 12 and wants to learn. Lua already has a GitHub account but forgot the password. Choose a path for each person.
Build your answers and check when you are ready.
A moment to understand

Does completing this path automatically create a GitHub account?

I need a hint

The exercise teaches the process without performing external signup.

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Take it with you

Distinguish learning about signup from creating an eligible real account.

At your own pace

My files and GitHub

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