fork.md

See Using pull requests.

1. Fork Cynder's repo on GitHub

Use the Github interface to fork https://github.com/CynderTech/git-tutorial to your GitHub account.

2. Clone your new repo to your computer

From the command line:

git clone git@github.com:<your_github_username>/git-tutorial.git

Now you have a working copy of the repository.

Donal says: I always use the git@ (= git:// over SSH) protocol for any repo I own. I find it easier to set up an SSH key than manage username/password. It's faster and less flakier than the https:// protocol.

By the way, never use the git:// protocol by itself. It doesn't have authentication.