GitHub Migration to GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC) -FAQ | Software | Seneca Students

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is GitHub?  GitHub is a version control system for software development. It allows you to track changes to code, collaborate with others, and share projects.

• What is GitHub Enterprise Cloud? GitHub Enterprise Cloud is a private version of GitHub managed by Seneca. It allows you to collaborate on code projects securely within the Seneca community.  

• Where is the Seneca GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC)? https://github.com/Seneca-Polytechnic  

• What is a Managed User Account? Because your account is linked to the Seneca's identity provider, you won't have a separate password for GitHub. Your Seneca login credentials will be used for authentication. This also restricts some features typically found on a personal account. 

• Why are we using Managed User Accounts? Managed accounts streamline user management for the Seneca and ensure everyone uses the same authentication system. This will allow users new to GitHub to have a quick start and start school work immediately, instead of going through various steps to create a new account and setting up two-factor authentication (2FA). 

• Do I need a personal GitHub account? No, you don't need a separate personal account for Seneca work. Your managed account will allow you to access and contribute to Seneca projects. However, if you wish to contribute to open-source projects outside Seneca, you can create a free personal account. 

• Can I use my managed account for personal projects? Managed accounts are primarily for school-related projects. You can't create public repositories or collaborate with users outside Seneca. 

Logging In and Access

•  How do I log in? You'll be redirected to the Seneca's single sign-on (SSO) page when you try to access GitHub Enterprise Cloud. Use your Seneca login credentials to authenticate. Logging into GHEC 

• I don't remember my Seneca login credentials. What should I do? Contact the Seneca's IT help desk to recover your credentials. 

• Why can't I see some features on my account? Managed accounts have some limitations compared to personal accounts. You won't see features like creating Gists (snippets of code), following external users, or creating public repositories. 

Getting Started with GitHub  

• I'm new to GitHub. Where can I learn more? GitHub offers extensive [online tutorials] Git Guides to help you get started. 

• How do I find Seneca projects? Your instructors or department administrators will provide information on how to access relevant repositories. 

• How do I collaborate on a project? Once you have access to a repository, you can clone it to your local machine, make changes, and then push your changes back to the repository. GitHub provides instructions: Inviting a collaborator to a personal repository

• Who can I contact for help? If you have questions beyond this FAQ, contact your instructor or the Seneca's ITS help desk for further assistance.