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 ### How to start this course
 
+1. Scroll to the top of the page and click the down arrow next to the Fork button. Then click 'Create a new fork' to fork this repository.
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+2. Right-click **Start course** and open the link in a new tab.
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-1. Right-click **Start course** and open the link in a new tab.
-2. In the new tab, most of the prompts will automatically fill in for you.
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+3. In the new tab, most of the prompts will automatically fill in for you.
    - For owner, choose your personal account or an organization to host the repository.
    - We recommend creating a public repository, as private repositories will [use Actions minutes](https://docs.github.com/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-actions/about-billing-for-github-actions).
    - Scroll down and click the **Create repository** button at the bottom of the form.
-3. After your new repository is created, wait about 20 seconds, then refresh the page. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the new repository's README.
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+4. After your new repository is created, wait about 20 seconds, then refresh the page. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the new repository's README.
 
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