### The Developer's Resume
GitHub is where you host your code, collaborate with others, and showcase your portfolio.
### How to join
1. Navigate to [github.com](https://github.com).
2. Click **Sign up** in the top right corner.
3. Enter your email address. Make sure it's a professional one!
4. Choose a strong password and a username. Your username will be your identity (e.g., `github.com/your-username`), so choose wisely.
5. Solve the CAPTCHA puzzle to prove you aren't a robot.
6. Verify your email address.
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Setting Up a GitHub Account
If it's not in source control, it doesn't exist. Step 1 of your developer journey is creating a GitHub account.
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Rodney Lewis
Published June 15, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026
Yes you can change it later, but it's best to pick a professional one now so your links don't break in the future.
Jun 15, 2026
Can I change my username later if I pick a bad one now?
Jun 15, 2026
Done! What should my first repository be?