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Already registered? Complete the Pre-Workshop Setup Guide before March 7. It walks you through GitHub account setup, screen reader configuration, VS Code, and GitHub Copilot - with instructions for NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.

Step 2 - Sign Up on GitHub

File a GitHub issue to register. This is intentional - filing an issue is one of the first skills you will learn in this workshop, so you are already practicing.

You must be signed into a GitHub account to file the issue. If you do not have one yet, create one first using the steps below - then come back to file your registration issue.

Need a GitHub Account?

If you do not have a GitHub account yet, follow these steps:

1. Open your browser and go to github.com/signup
2. Enter your email address and press Tab or activate Continue
3. Create a password (at least 8 characters, 15+ recommended) and continue
4. Choose a username - lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only. Keep it professional; it represents you in the open source community. GitHub will tell you immediately if the name is taken
5. Choose whether to receive product updates by email (y or n)
6. Human verification step - GitHub presents a CAPTCHA puzzle. Screen reader users: look for an "Audio" or "Try an audio challenge" button. If neither is accessible, contact support@bits-acb.org and we will help
7. Activate Create account
8. GitHub sends a launch code to your email - copy it, return to the browser, and type it into the verification field. Check your spam folder if it does not arrive within a few minutes
9. You will see a "Welcome to GitHub" personalization page - you can skip it

After creating your account, check your email for a message from GitHub with the subject "Please verify your email address" and activate the link inside it.

Enable two-factor authentication (strongly recommended): Go to github.com/settings/security, find "Two-factor authentication," and activate "Enable." An authenticator app (Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, or Authy) is the most reliable option.

File Your Registration Issue

Important: You must be signed into your GitHub account before clicking the link below. If you are not signed in, go to github.com and sign in first.

Start Step 2 - File your registration issue

Note: The issue title is pre-filled and required by GitHub. You do not need to change it - just fill out the form fields below it and submit.

The form asks for:

• First Name (required) - your first name as you would like to be addressed during the workshop
• Last Name (required)
• Email Address (required) - we will use this to send you Zoom links and workshop materials before the event
• GitHub Proficiency Level (required) - a dropdown from "Brand new" to "Experienced" so we can prepare the right level of support
• Primary Screen Reader (optional) - which screen reader you primarily use (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, or other)
• Questions or Accommodations (optional) - anything we should know or arrange before the workshop

After you submit, you will receive an automated confirmation comment on your issue. Your GitHub username is captured automatically - you do not need to enter it.

While You Wait

• Join the Discussion Forum - introduce yourself, ask questions, and connect with fellow participants before Day 1
• Pre-Workshop Setup Guide - get your GitHub account, screen reader, VS Code, and GitHub Copilot ready ahead of time
• Workshop Home Page - full agenda, prerequisites, and everything you need to know
• Email: support@bits-acb.org - we are here to help with anything