Creating Your Account
Getting Started
Welcome to gityar! The first step is to create your account. Follow this guide to set up your profile and start collaborating.
Registration Steps
1. Navigate to Sign Up
Click the "Register" button in the top navigation bar, or visit /user/sign_up.
2. Fill in Your Information
You'll need to provide:
- Username: Your unique username (alphanumeric, hyphens, and underscores)
- Email Address: Your valid email address
- Password: A strong password (at least 8 characters)
3. Email Verification
After registration:
- Check your email inbox for a verification email from gityar
- Click the verification link in the email
- Your account will be activated
Note: If you don't see the email, check your spam folder. You can also request a new verification email from your profile settings.
Profile Setup
Avatar
Upload a profile picture:
- Go to Settings → Avatar
- Upload an image (JPG, PNG, or GIF)
- Crop and save
Public Information
Update your public profile:
- Full Name: Your real name or display name
- Website: Your personal website or portfolio
- Location: Your city and country
- Bio: A short description about yourself
Security Settings
SSH Keys
Add your SSH keys for secure Git operations:
- Go to Settings → SSH Keys
- Click "Add SSH Key"
- Give your key a title (e.g., "My Laptop")
- Paste your public key content
- Click "Add Key"
To generate an SSH key:
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your_email@example.com"
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
Two-Factor Authentication
Enable 2FA for extra security:
- Go to Settings → Security
- Click "Enable Two-Factor Authentication"
- Scan the QR code with your authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
- Enter the verification code
- Important: Save your recovery codes in a secure place
Personal Access Tokens
Create tokens for API access or Git operations:
- Go to Settings → Applications
- Click "Generate New Token"
- Give it a descriptive name
- Select the required permissions
- Click "Generate Token"
- Copy the token immediately - you won't be able to see it again!
Next Steps
Now that your account is set up:
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