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How do I reset a commit on GitHub?

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To reset a commit, just type git reset --hard followed by the SHA (hash) of the commit you want to go back to. This command will roll your branch back to that specific point. If you’d like more control over the history, you can also use git rebase. Type git rebase -i along with the SHA of the commit you want to return to. This lets you reorder, edit, or even remove specific commits as needed.

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What should I do after receiving my email?

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GitHub will send you an activation email with a link to activate the account. Just click the URL in the email you received.

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How do I open a new Github account?

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Just create another email address and start a new one. Follow the structure of this post.

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Is it free to create an account on GitHub? Can I get paid on the site?

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Yes, you can create an account for free and use it to host only public repositories, however if you want private repositories, you need to to create a paid account.

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What is a "valid" email address?

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It's an email address of yours that can send and receive mail. An account can't be set up if an invalid email is provided.

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I keep getting an error message that says "There was a problem creating your account." What should I do, as this has been happening for a week now?

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Try using a different web browser. I had the same problem while trying with Chrome. Using Firefox it worked nicely.

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What is organization name?

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It's the name of the company you work for. If you work as an individual, just leave it blank.

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How do I create a username on GitHub if it keeps stating that the username is taken?

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The Username should include capital letters, small letters and numbers without space in between, like wikihow123. Keep trying until you find a name that isn't taken.

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How do we type the password? One lowercase letter at least one numeral and 7 characters, what does that mean?

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An example password with one lowercase letter, one numeral and 7 characters: lololol1. It basically means that you use one lowercase (little) letter, one number and 7 words minimum to make up the password.

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