Quick summary
Git clone lets you download a full copy of any GitHub repository to your local machine using a single terminal command. This step-by-step demo shows exactly how to find the clone URL on GitHub and run the git clone command in your Command Prompt.
Steps
- Click on your profile and select Your repositories.
- Navigate to your desired repository and click on it.
- Click on the Code button to reveal the clone options.
- Click the copy icon to copy the repository link.
- Open the Command Prompt and click on it.
- Type git clone and paste the copied URL, then press Enter.
- Your repository is now cloned — you can start working with the files locally.
