How to transfer a new local Project directory to GITHub?

1. Create a new repository in GITHub

2. Copy the repository url

3. Open git bash command window

4. Type the command - git clone <CLONE-URL>

5. navigate into the new directory created by the clone operation: cd <clone directory>

6. Type the command - git config --global core.autocrlf true

7. Copy the folders/subfolders/files to the local directory

8. Move them to the staging area with the command - git add .

9. Give the command - 'git status' to ensure that all folders/files are moved to staging area.

10. Commit them - git commit -m "initial commit"

11. Type the command - git push -u origin master

Note: To learn more refer to https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/git-and-git-hub-basics