Git: Push a new or existing repo to Github

git_newrepo

# Create a new repository on the command line
 
touch README.md
git init
git add README.md
git commit -m "first commit"
git remote add origin https://github.com/c0ldlimit/vimcolors.git
git push -u origin master
 
# Push an existing repository from the command line
 
git remote add origin https://github.com/c0ldlimit/vimcolors.git
git push -u origin master

But doesn't this add an extra 'master' branch instead of pushing to 'main' branch?

But doesn't this add an extra 'master' branch instead of pushing to 'main' branch?

No.

git push -u origin master is now git push -u origin main

Thanks. Commentary or links on why this change was made would be helpful.

remote: Support for password authentication was removed on August 13, 2021. Please use a personal access token instead.
remote: Please see https://github.blog/2020-12-15-token-authentication-requirements-for-git-operations/ for more information.
This happened when i tried " git push -u origin main " from my terminal on my PC

Tip, using git push -u origin HEAD automates the command to use whichever local branch you're currently in. Also yeah, it's what the error says. For developers, if you are using a password to authenticate Git operations with GitHub.com today, you must begin using a personal access token over HTTPS (recommended) or SSH key by August 13, 2021, to avoid disruption. If you receive a warning that you are using an outdated third-party integration, you should update your client to the latest version. You need to create and use a PAT as stated and linked in the article.

I'm a developer. I am trying to do a git push for the first time in several years and am curious to see if this is going to be a blocker for me.

remote: Support for password authentication was removed on August 13, 2021. Please use a personal access token instead. remote: Please see https://github.blog/2020-12-15-token-authentication-requirements-for-git-operations/ for more information.

This happened when i tried " git push -u origin main " from my terminal on my PC

Thanks! The date was helpful.

@codewizard13 in reference to the default branch name change, it remains a controversial topic, but here is a fairly unopinionated synopsis.

Thanks! Worked like a charm. Tried many other suggestions before this one. Thanks again.