====== GitHub Commands ======

//The following are all commands performed at a Linux terminal//
==== To create a new folder on Github: ====

''git add //foldername//''

**Note: A folder //must //already exist in the location where the repository has been cloned**
==== To create a file under a folder: ====

''touch //filename//''

**Note: It is important to //git add //the new file within the folder too otherwise a git commit will not work.**
==== To commit changes made: ====

''git commit -m "new folder"''

**Note: A comment always needs to be added when a commit is performed**
==== To push changes to the repository: ====

''git push''

**You will be prompted for your github Username and Password. The password is //not //password used to logon to your github account it is a PERSONAL ACCESS TOKEN that needs to be setup.**
==== To remove a folder: ====

''git rm //foldername// -r''
===== Creating a Personal Access Token =====

1. Within your GitHub account go to settings from the top right menu

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2. Select "Developer Settings" from the Settings menu

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3. Expand "Personal Access Tokens" and click "Tokens (Classic)"

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4. Click "Generate new token" and from the drop down select "Generate new token (classic)"

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5. Give the token an appropriate name under "Note". Select an appropriate Expiration time. Select all scopes that apply to the token you want to create. For example all scopes can be selected allowing all operations

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Once scopes have been added. Click "Generate token".

6. Copy the token code and keep in a safe place as it cannot be seen again once you leave the screen

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This token replaces the password that is used for authentication with Github commands