You can use any web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet to join. Before you can create branches or make any pull requests, you’ll need an account. ◦ Some ad blockers, including uBlock Origin, prevent GitHub's verification CAPTCHA puzzle from appearing. For best results, disable your web browser's ad blocker when signing up for GitHub.
In addition to creating a username and entering an email address, you'll also have to create a password. Your password must be at least 15 characters in length or at least 8 characters with at least one number and lowercase letter.[1]
The instructions vary by puzzle, so just follow the on-screen instructions to confirm that you are a human. A green checkmark will appear after completing the puzzle. ◦ You can switch to an audio challenge by pressing the speaker button under the Verify button. ◦ If you see an error that says "Unable to verify your captcha response," it's because your web browser's ad blocking extension prevented the CAPTCHA puzzle from appearing. Disable all ad-blocking extensions, refresh the page, and then click VERIFY to start the CAPTCHA.
It's below the form, at the bottom of the page. This will take you to an email verification page. ◦ Carefully review the Terms of Service at https://help.github.com/en/articles/github-terms-of-service and the Privacy Statement at https://help.github.com/en/articles/github-privacy-statement before you continue. Continuing past the next step confirms that you agree to both documents.
After clicking Create account, you’ll receive an email with a code. Enter this code on the verification page. Entering the code will automatically take you to the welcome page.