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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.
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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]
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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.
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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.
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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.