Connect a project folder to an existing Github repository

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#1

Hi,

I work on the following project on my MacBook Pro with IDE Atom.
Now I want to sync my local folder with the Github Repository that exists
already on Github. GitHub - thewebinarts/heartcare: Exemple on website with the framework Bootstrap for a non-profit organisation in the heart of people, who are some difficulties

I initialize the folder but I can clone with the original Github Repository.

So, how can I sync/connect the existing Github repository with my local project?

All the best,
Lordaker.

#2

Try to clone your project to another folder, then add your project folder to the cloned one, commit and push. Merge the conflicts and it will be done.

#3

Hi @lordaker. It sounds like you might want to add the GitHub repository as a “remote” to your local folder. I believe this needs to be done on the command-line.

You can change directory into the project folder you’ve been working in and run some commands:

In your project folder, you can do git remote add github https://github.com/thewebinarts/heartcare. And then do git remote update to synchronize your local project folder to be aware of the status of the repository hosted on GitHub.

I would proceed carefully from there, and I would also recommend backing up your local files that you’ve worked on to another copy, somewhere safe. It’s easy to lose files when synchronizing between a remote repo and your local one. If you need any more help with git commands I can try to help.

Best Regards.