Getting Started
In order to use GitComics, you need a GitHub account as well as GitHub Desktop.
Go to https://github.com. If this is your first time visiting GitHub, it presents you with a sign-up sheet. You can either sign up through the front page or click Sign Up to proceed to the main sign-up page.
Follow the sign-up procedure as provided by GitHub.
**Important Note!**At some point after signing up, GitHub will send you a verification email. Please verify your email address before moving on from this section.
Due to security restrictions in GitHub, if you do not verify your email address, comic_git will not be able to generate your website.
To use the GitComic setup, visit the repository at https://github.com/ryanvilbrandt/comic_git.
Click Use This Template. This clones the repository and adds it to your account so that you can use it to create your own webcomic.
After clicking Use This Template, GitHub asks you to name your new repository. You can select any name you desire; it may be easiest to use the name of your comic. Note that this is the name that will show up in the URL of your website later. (e.g. http://your_name.github.io/comic_name/)
You may add a description if desired, but it is not required.
Ensure the repository is set to Public.
Once you are satisfied with the settings, click Create repository from template.
GitHub takes a moment to generate the new repository, then displays it. You now have your own comic playground to build how you want!
Now that you have your own GitHub repository, how are you supposed to get to your files? The simplest method is to use GitHub Desktop.
Go to GitHub Desktop. Click the Download link to download the app.
Once downloaded, run the app. GitHub Desktop will automatically install and launch itself.
Once GitHub Desktop has launched, the sign-in screen is displayed. Enter your username and password and click Sign in. (If you set up two-factor authentication, the app also asks you to enter your authentication code.)
When sign-in is successful, you are asked to confirm the configure options. Change your name if desired and click Continue. You may also be asked to provide anonymous usage details to GitHub. Select your preference and click Finish.
Once configured, GitHub Desktop asks you to select a repository to clone and begin using. You should see your comic repository on the right side. Click the repository, then click Clone in the bottom right.
GitHub presents a Clone dialog. You should not need to make any changes here. Click Clone.
GitHub Desktop will automatically download the repository to your computer. Once completed, you are presented with this screen:
That's it! You're all set up. Follow the instructions in Uploading Comic Pages to learn how to edit your comic, upload your changes, and get them published to the web!