01-create-github-account.md

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en	intro-to-github-01	simple-class	https://github.com/githubschool/open-enrollment-classes-introduction-to-github/issues/new?title=I%20need%20help&body=Describe%20what%20you%20need%20help%20with%20here.&labels=Help%20Wanted	overlay_image overlay_filter cover.jpeg rgba(46, 129, 200, 0.6)	Create a GitHub Account	/intro-to-github/create-github-account	/intro-to-github/join-class-repository	nav intro-nav	includes activity/intro-to-github/00-create-github-account.md		## Exploring GitHub Now that you have created (or signed in to) your GitHub account, let's explore: ### Your User Dashboard When you first log in to your GitHub account, you will land on your dashboard. The dashboard contains an overview of the exciting things happening on GitHub. You can customize the projects you are watching or find quick links to your own projects. ### Your User Profile Click your user icon in the top right to to access your profile. Your profile contains information about your activity on GitHub. This is your public page on GitHub. Some employers will even check out your profile when you apply for a position, so don't forget to add an awesome [profile picture](https://help.github.com/articles/setting-your-profile-picture/) and a fun bio. ### Your GitHub Repositories You will see this word "repository" a lot, so let's talk about it. A repository is a container that holds everything related to a specific project. If you just created your account, you may not have any repositories yet. Don't worry, we are going to fix that on the next page!