How to Push to a GitHub Repository in IntelliJ

1. Initialize and Connect the Git Repository

# Run in the terminal from the project root
git init
git remote add origin https://github.com/[user]/[repository].git

2. Configure Git in IntelliJ

1. Select VCS → Enable Version Control Integration.
2. Choose Git and click OK.

3. Connect Your GitHub Account

1. Go to File → Settings (on Windows) or IntelliJ IDEA → Preferences (on macOS).
2. Navigate to Version Control → GitHub.
3. Click Add Account (+).
4. Select Log In with Token... and enter your GitHub Personal Access Token.

4. Add and Commit Files

1. Go to VCS → Git → Add (or use the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+A).
2. Select the files you want to commit.
3. Go to VCS → Commit (or use the shortcut Ctrl+K).
4. Write a commit message and click Commit.

5. Push

1. Go to VCS → Git → Push (or use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+K).
2. Click the Push button.

Simpler Method (Using IntelliJ's Built-in Feature)

1. Go to VCS → Share Project on GitHub.
2. Set the repository name to vita-user-service.
3. Click Share.

If the repository already exists on GitHub, you can simply add the remote and then push.