# Github/Gitlab Account Setup

dex uses Git for version control, CI/CD, and collaboration. You can choose to set up with GitHub or GitLab. We'll guide you through the **GitHub setup** since most of our customers are familiar with it.

### Create a Personal GitHub Account

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Skip this if you already have a GitHub account.
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1. Go to [GitHub](https://github.com)
2. Click **Sign Up**
3. Verify your email

### Create an Organization <a href="#create-an-organization" id="create-an-organization"></a>

1. **Go to Your Organizations in the profile dropdown**
2. **Click New Organization**
3. **Choose a plan (Free or Team) and click Create Organization**

### Create an Empty Repository <a href="#create-an-empty-repository" id="create-an-empty-repository"></a>

1. In your new organization, go to the **Repositories** tab
2. Click **New Repository**
3. Fill in:
   1. Repository name (e.g. `dex-analytics`)
   2. Optional description
   3. Set to **Private**
4. Do **not** add a README—repo must be empty

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**Important:** The repository must be **brand new** and **empty** (no commits or README).
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### Create a Git Access Token <a href="#create-a-git-access-token" id="create-a-git-access-token"></a>

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How to Create a Github Access Token
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1. Go to **Settings** > **Developer Settings** > **Personal Access Tokens**
2. Click **Generate new token (classic)**
3. Configure the token:
   * **Name**: `dex_lakehouse_access_token`
   * **Expiration**: Optional
   * **Scopes**: Select `repo`
4. Click **Generate Token**
5. **Copy and save the token**—input this token in the dex setup

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If you prefer to limit access to specific repositories, use a [fine-grained personal access tokens](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/managing-your-personal-access-tokens#fine-grained-personal-access-tokens) token instead of a classic token.
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