How Do I Get A License In GitHub?

Do I need a license for GitHub?

You're under no obligation to choose a license. However, without a license, the default copyright laws apply, meaning that you retain all rights to your source code and no one may reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from your work.

Licensing a repository - GitHub Docs

How does GitHub licensing work?

On GitHub the three main types of software licenses are: It permits users to do anything with a given project as long as they credit the developer and don't hold him or her liable for the project's use. ... It is a copyleft license that requires users to track their changes if they modify and then distribute a project.

What Coders Should Know About Copyright Licensing - Fast Company

What does no license on GitHub mean?

For users. If you find software that doesn't have a license, that generally means you have no permission from the creators of the software to use, modify, or share the software.

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What is the best license for GitHub?

MITBreakdown of license usage

Open source license usage on GitHub.com