How to Use Github Pages

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April 6, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn the exact steps for creating and publishing a website with GitHub Pages.

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GitHub Pages is a service that allows you to host static websites directly from a GitHub repository. Here’s how to set up and use GitHub Pages:

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Navigate to your repository.
Click on the 'Settings' tab.
Scroll down to the 'Pages' section.
Under 'Source', select the branch you want to publish by clicking the drop-don arrow.
Optionally, select a folder such as root or docs if needed.
Click the 'Save' button.
After enabling, GitHub will provide a URL. Visit the provided URL to see your live site by clicking the 'Visit site' button.

📌 Why this matters

GitHub Pages transforms your code repository into a live website instantly, eliminating the need for separate hosting services or complex deployment pipelines. You can showcase portfolios, documentation, or project demos without additional costs or technical overhead.

Beyond simple hosting, this creates a seamless workflow where your website updates automatically whenever you push changes to your repository. Your development process becomes your publishing process, making it incredibly easy to maintain project sites, personal blogs, or technical documentation that stays synchronized with your codebase.

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