One of the limitations of GitHub is that the free service doesn’t allow private hosting of the code . You have to pay a monthly fee of $7 to host 5 private repositories, and the expenses go up with more repos. In cases like these or when you want more control, the best path is to run Git on your own server.
Read moreCan I host a server on GitHub?
Steps for Hosting a Website on GitHub Create a GitHub account on github.com . Download either GitHub for Mac or GitHub for Windows, depending on your operating system. Open the app and log in using the account you just created. (On Mac): After you login, click advanced and make sure that your name and email are correct.
Read moreHow do I set up a GitHub server?
How the Process Works
Read moreWhat is GitHub and how does it benefit your team?
Today, nearly every open-source project uses GitHub to manage their project. GitHub is free if your project is open source and includes a wiki and issue tracker that make it easy to include more in-depth documentation and get feedback about your project .
Read moreWhat is GitHub server?
GitHub Enterprise Server is your organization’s private copy of GitHub contained within a virtual appliance, hosted on premises or in the cloud, that you configure and control .
Read moreIs GitHub server free?
GitHub Free now includes unlimited private repositories . For the first time, developers can use GitHub for their private projects with up to three collaborators per repository for free.
Read moreWhere can I find GitHub teams?
Using the UI
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