How to Set Up Git & GitHub Desktop for Unreal Engine 5 LFS Guide
Learn how to set up professional version control for your Unreal Engine 5 projects using Git and GitHub Desktop, including Large File Storage (LFS) for handling big assets. This fast, step-by-step tutorial covers everything you need—from project creation to LFS configuration and best practices for clean, reliable source control.
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What You’ll Learn:
Setting up GitHub Desktop for Unreal Engine 5
Creating a project and adding it to Git
Using the Unreal Engine .gitignore template
Configuring Git LFS for large binary assets
How to commit, push, and discard unwanted changes
Managing LFS storage and upgrading as your project grows
Expert workflow tips for Unreal Engine teams
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Why Use Git for Unreal Engine
00:07 What Git and GitHub Desktop Do for Your Projects
00:18 Requirements: GitHub Account & GitHub Desktop
00:23 Creating a New Unreal Engine Project
00:36 Opening GitHub Desktop & Adding Local Repository
00:49 Warning: Not a Git Repo & Creating a Repository
00:59 Configuring Repository Name & .gitignore (Unreal Engine)
01:18 Click “Create Repository” & Publish to GitHub
01:33 When Regular Git Is Enough vs. When You Need Git LFS
01:41 What Git LFS Does for Large Unreal Assets
01:54 Creating the .gitattributes File for LFS
02:08 Placing .gitattributes Next to .gitignore
02:23 Adding “star text equals auto” for LF Normalization
02:31 Adding LFS Rules for Your Asset Folder (e.g., FPWeapon)
02:51 Copy-Paste Tip: Adjust Folder Names for LFS
03:06 Benefits: Keeping LFS Assets Separate for Performance
03:12 Commit & Push Changes in GitHub Desktop
03:15 Checking Git LFS Storage on GitHub (Billing & Plans)
03:51 Demonstration: Adding a New Blueprint & Saving
03:58 Seeing New Asset in GitHub Desktop (Binary File)
04:05 Tip: Right-Click to Discard Changes & Rollback
04:18 Committing the New Asset & Pushing to GitHub
04:25 Pro Tip: Always Use unrealengine.gitignore & LFS for Binaries
04:35 Best Practices: Regular Pushes & Monitor LFS Usage
04:40 Outro – Subscribe & Join the Conversation
Resources:
GitHub Desktop Download: https://desktop.github.com/
Unreal Engine Documentation: https://docs.unrealengine.com/
Git LFS Documentation: https://git-lfs.github.com/
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