How to Fork a Repo in GitHub
If you want to take someone else's open-source project and create your own version, you can make a "fork" of their repository. Make sure to include any necessary licensing or credit when using someone's repo. The process for creating a fork is very simple.
Tyler Harz
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5 steps
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48 seconds
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Navigate to the Repo that you would like to fork via [GitHub.com](http://GitHub.com)
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Click "Fork" right between the Watch and Star buttons in the upper right corner of the page.
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Make sure you are set as the owner. Next, give your fork a name.
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Give your repo a description and check if you want to copy all branches or just the main branch.
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Finally, hit "Create fork," and GitHub will fork the repo for you.