Introduction

Bitbucket is Atlassian’s Git-based source code hosting and collaboration platform. It helps software development teams store, manage, collaborate on, and review code, while also facilitating the building and deployment of applications via CI/CD pipelines. Bitbucket’s deep integration with Jira and Trello makes it a powerful tool for DevOps teams.

This guide explains how to create your first repository on Bitbucket.

Step-by-step guide to create your repository

Step 1: Sign In to Bitbucket

1. Open your web browser.
2. Visit Bitbucket
3. Click Log In.
4. Sign in with your Atlassian account.

If you don’t have an account, create one for free.

Step 2: Open the Repository Page

Click on Repositories which present on the dashboard.

Step 3: Click the Create Repository Page

After signing in:

1. Click the Create button in the navigation bar.
2. Select Repository from the dropdown menu.

The Create Repository page will open.

Step 4: Enter Repository Details

Fill in the required information:

• Repository Name
• Project
• Description (optional)

Choose a meaningful repository name that reflects your project.

Step 5: Create the Repository

• Review your settings carefully.
• Click Create Repository.
• Bitbucket will create your new repository in a few seconds.

Step 6: Verify Your Repository

Open your repository and verify:

• Repository name
• Files
• Branches
• Commits
• Repository settings

Your repository is now ready for development and collaboration.