Enterprise Server 3.0

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This version of GitHub Enterprise will be discontinued on 2022-02-16. No patch releases will be made, even for critical security issues. For better performance, improved security, and new features, upgrade to the latest version of GitHub Enterprise. For help with the upgrade, contact GitHub Enterprise support.

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Getting started

Set up Git

At the heart of GitHub is an open source version control system (VCS) called Git. Git is responsible for everything GitHub-related that happens locally on your computer.

Connecting to GitHub with SSH

You can connect to GitHub Enterprise Server using the Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), which provides a secure channel over an unsecured network.

Creating and managing repositories

You can create a repository on GitHub Enterprise Server to store and collaborate on your project's files, then manage the repository's name and location.

Basic writing and formatting syntax

Create sophisticated formatting for your prose and code on GitHub with simple syntax.

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About pull requests

Pull requests let you tell others about changes you've pushed to a branch in a repository on GitHub Enterprise Server. Once a pull request is opened, you can discuss and review the potential changes with collaborators and add follow-up commits before your changes are merged into the base branch.

Authentication

Keep your account and data secure with features like two-factor authentication, SSH, and commit signature verification.

Adding an existing project to GitHub using the command line

Putting your existing work on GitHub Enterprise Server can let you share and collaborate in lots of great ways.

Managing remote repositories

Learn to work with your local repositories on your computer and remote repositories hosted on GitHub Enterprise Server.

GitHub Pages Documentation

You can create a website directly from a repository on your GitHub Enterprise Server instance.

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