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Adding an open source license to your repository ensures that others can use, copy, modify, and contribute back to your project. It's an important step when creating an open source project. If your repository doesn't have an open source license and you want others to get involved, consider adding one now.

Such software will have its own individual LICENSE.TXT file in the directory in which it appears. This file will describe the copyrights, license, and restrictions which apply to that code.

You can use a lawyer or a legal service to draft or review the contract, or you can use online platforms or tools that offer ready-made contracts for content licensing. You want to make sure that the contract is clear, accurate, and complete, and that it covers all the essential aspects of the deal.

Setup. Git clone from the git repository you need to push to. ... Copy the contents of the cloned repository into the local directory that has your current code. ... cd into your local directory and run git remote -v . ... git add -A to add whatever change you require and commit it. Finally git push.

In the file name field, type LICENSE or LICENSE.md (with all caps). Under the file name, click Choose a license template. On the left side of the page, under "Add a license to your project," review the available licenses, then select a license from the list. Click Review and submit.

In order to get a license for a copyright-protected work the copyright holder (licensor) has to agree to give the license to the licensee. The two parties will also have to agree to specific terms of the license, such as: How much it will cost to get the license. The period of time it will cover (the term)

Applying a license to a repository with an existing license The license picker is only available when you create a new project on GitHub. You can manually add a license using the browser. For more information on adding a license to a repository, see "Adding a license to a repository."

How to Add a License to Your Repository Open your repository in GitHub. Select "Create a new file". A pop-up window appears. ... Name the text file. Typically ?LICENSE.md?. ... Open the license text file, and add the text of your license. ... Commit the license to your repository.

CC offers its licenses, code, and tools to the public free of charge, without obligation.

Creative Commons licenses give everyone from individual creators to large institutions a standardized way to grant the public permission to use their creative work under copyright law.