How do you link a local repository to a remote one?

After initializing a Git repo locally (git init), you can connect it to a remote repository

(like one on GitHub) using:

git remote add origin

Then push your code:

git push -u origin main

Explanation:

• origin is just a nickname for the remote URL.
• The -u flag links your local branch with the remote one so future pushes are easier

(git push alone works after that).

Real-world example:

You create a local portfolio website and later decide to host it on GitHub. You connect your

local repo to the remote one using git remote add origin so both stay in sync.