How to Create a New Branch in Github Command Line

Quick summary

Creating a new branch in GitHub lets developers isolate work, manage features, and collaborate without affecting the main codebase. This demo walks through the exact steps to create a branch using the GitHub web interface in under a minute.

Steps

1. In the Code section, click Branch to open the branch view for your repository.
2. Click the New branch button to start the branch creation process.
3. Enter a name for your new branch in the empty field.
4. Select Create new branch to confirm and create the branch.
5. Your new branch is created — you have successfully added it to your repository.
6. You can now switch branches and begin working with your new branch in GitHub.