# Step 1: Set up a GitHub account
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You will need a GitHub account to create a GitHub repository where the revision will be stored. If you already have a GitHub account, skip ahead to [Step 2: Create a GitHub repository](tutorials-github-create-github-repository.md).

1. Go to [https://github.com/join](https://github.com).

1. Type a user name, your email address, and a password.

1. Choose **Sign up for GitHub**, and then follow the instructions.