Sharing your Git repository is essential for collaboration, code reviews, or simply showcasing your work. Whether your repo is hosted on platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket, sharing the repository URL is straightforward.
This guide will explain how to find and share your Git repository link effectively.
📌 Step 1: Locate the Repository URL
On GitHub (Similar on GitLab, Bitbucket)
- Navigate to your repository’s main page on the platform.
- Look for the green Code button (usually top right).
- Click it to reveal the clone URL options:
- HTTPS URL:
https://github.com/username/repository.git - SSH URL:
gi*@gi****.com:username/repository.git
- HTTPS URL:
🔧 Step 2: Copy the Repository URL
Choose the method you want to share:
- HTTPS — Easy for beginners, requires username/password or personal access token when pushing.
- SSH — More secure, requires SSH key setup on your machine and Git hosting platform.
Click the copy icon next to the URL to copy it to your clipboard.
📨 Step 3: Share the URL
You can now share this URL via:
- Messaging apps (Slack, Teams, etc.)
- Documentation or README files
- Project management tools (Jira, Trello)
📥 Step 4: How Others Clone Your Repository
Recipients can clone the repo using:
git clone https://github.com/username/repository.git
or with SSH:
git clone gi*@gi****.com:username/repository.git
⚙️ Bonus: Share Your Local Repository (If Not Hosted Online)
If your project isn’t hosted online:
- Push it to a remote repository first (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
- Alternatively, share the repository folder as a zipped archive (less common).
🏁 Conclusion
Sharing your Git repository link is quick and easy once you know where to find the URL and which protocol suits your collaborators. HTTPS is beginner-friendly, while SSH offers a secure alternative for frequent contributors.
