GitHub Actions
Introduction
Create amp Explore GitHub Account
Step 1: Sign Up for GitHub
Begin at GitHub and click Sign up. Provide your email, choose a secure password, and pick a unique username. You can opt out of email announcements if you prefer.
Step 2: Verify Your Email
Shortly after registering, GitHub emails a verification code. Enter this code on the verification page to activate your account.
Note
If you don't see the verification email, check your spam folder.
Step 3: Explore Your Dashboard
You can skip the optional personalization steps. Once complete, your dashboard displays options to create repositories, view recent activity, and explore open-source projects.
Step 4: Check Billing & Usage Limits
Navigate to Settings > Billing & plans to review your plan details:
| Resource | Free Plan Allocation |
|---|---|
| GitHub Actions minutes | 2,000 minutes / month |
| Package storage | 500 MB |
Warning
Exceeding these free limits will incur charges based on per-minute runner rates.
Below are the standard runner rates:
| Runner OS | Rate per minute |
|---|---|
| Ubuntu | $0.008 |
| Windows | 2× Ubuntu rate |
| macOS | 10× Ubuntu rate |
For a detailed breakdown by vCPU configuration, see the official billing documentation:
Further down, the docs list per-minute rates across Linux, Windows, and macOS with different vCPU configurations:
What's Next?
With your GitHub account ready and usage limits understood, you're all set to create your first GitHub Actions workflow.
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