How to Fork a Repo in GitHub
Step 1: Open the repository that you want to Fork there You can see the icon as shown in the image below in the repo’s top right corner. Now, this feature is used to Fork the repo.
Fork a GitHub Repositor
Step 2: Go to any repository that you want to Fork here we are using a sample repo of Python official repository.
Fork a GitHub Repositor
Step 3: Find the Fork button in the top right corner.
Fork a GitHub Repositor
Step 4: Click on Fork.
Step 5: Now you have your own copy of the repository. But how can we confirm for which do refer to below visual aid as follows:
Fork a GitHub Repositor
Now we can see your user name(**********)/mern-todo-app and also below that, we have the link to the original project I forked from.
Whatever changes are made to ‘******/mern-todo-app We can make my changes here and then make a Pull Request to the maintainers of the project. Now it is in their hand if they will accept or reject your changes to the main project.
How to Fork a GitHub Repository?
GitHub is a great application that helps you manage your Git repositories. Forking a GitHub repository is a common practice that allows you to create your own copy of a repository hosted on GitHub. In this article, we will learn more about Git-Fork and its uses.
Table of Content
- What is GitHub Repository Forking?
- How to Fork a Repo in GitHub
- Fork Using Command Line