How to Connect Git Repository? Print

Using Git allows you to manage your code versions and easily deploy updates to your BurjHost server. Here are several methods to connect your Git repository.

Method 1: Clone via SSH (For VPS/Advanced Users)

1. Log in via SSH to your server.

2. Navigate to your web directory:
   cd ~/public_html

3. Clone your repository:
   git clone https://github.com/username/repository.git .
   (The dot clones into the current directory. Omit it to clone into a subfolder).

4. Set up a deploy hook or simply git pull to update.

Method 2: Using cPanel's Git Version Control
Many BurjHost cPanel installations include a "Git Version Control" interface.

1. Log in to cPanel.

2. In the "Files" section, click "Git Version Control."

3. Click "Create" or "Add Repository."

4. Enter Repository Details:

   • Clone URL: Your Git repository URL (HTTPS or SSH).

   • Repository Path: The directory where you want to clone (e.g., public_html).

   • Branch: Specify the branch to deploy (e.g., main or master).

5. Click "Create."

6. You can now "Pull" or "Deploy" updates directly from cPanel.

Method 3: Automated Deployments with GitHub Actions (Advanced)
Set up a CI/CD pipeline to automatically deploy when you push to GitHub.

1. Create a GitHub Actions workflow file (.github/workflows/deploy.yml).

2. Use FTP or SSH commands to sync files to your server on push events.

Example GitHub Action snippet (FTP deployment):

- name: Deploy to Server
  uses: SamKirkland/FTP-Deploy-Action@4.3.0
  with:
    server: ${{ secrets.FTP_SERVER }}
    username: ${{ secrets.FTP_USERNAME }}
    password: ${{ secrets.FTP_PASSWORD }}
    local-dir: ./ 
    server-dir: /public_html/