How Drag or copy and paste folders and files when uploading?

[spencer444]

I can't upload my files and folders using snippit or copy and paste from file explorer...I'm using windows 10....Any help would be gratefully appreciated..

[V2U-Services]

When uploading folders or files, ensure that your platform allows for drag-and-drop or copy-paste. The majority of contemporary browsers support cloud services like OneDrive and Google Drive. Just pick the files or folders you want and drag them into the upload window. To copy and paste more effectively, use the "Ctrl+C" and "Ctrl+V" shortcuts.

[spencer444]

Thanks for the information.....However I'm referring to uploading on the Github platform....I've seen a Udemy video where files were dragged from File Explorer to the upload area in Github using Snippet but when I tried it on my Github it didn't work.

[hamxy]

It seems like you were trying to drag and drop files directly into GitHub's web interface, using a method demonstrated in a Udemy video. While this might seem like a quick solution, this is not the proper way to upload files to GitHub for version control. GitHub primarily works with Git and its command-line interface for managing code and files.

Correct Way to Upload Files to GitHub

To properly upload and manage files on GitHub, you need to use Git to track and commit your changes. Here's the typical process:

1. Clone the Repository (if you haven't already)

   git clone <repository-url>
   

2. Navigate to Your Repository

   cd <repository-folder>

3. Add Your Files
   You can add files using the git add command:

   git add .

4. Commit Your Changes
   After adding the files, you need to commit them:

   git commit -m "Your commit message"

5. Push the Changes to GitHub
   Finally, push your commit to GitHub:

   git push origin <branch-name>

[spencer444]

Thanks so much for the information…I managed to drag the files from my downloads folder in file explorer…But first I had to select the required file and issue a copy command…Then the required file became an icon and so I could drag and drop it into GitHub….After that I had no problems creating a branch. Once again many thanks for taking the time to help me…It’s very kind of you and I appreciate it very much.

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[hamxy]

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