Here is how to create a private repository in github
- First click on the "+" button in the top navigation bar
- Next click on the "New repository" option from the dropdown menu
- Use the “Owner” dropdown menu to select the account that will own the repository
- Enter the repository name in the “Repository name” field
- Click on the "Description" field to add an optional description for the repository
- Click on the visibility dropdown menu in the repository configuration section
- Then select the "Private" option from the visibility dropdown menu
- Toggle on “Add a README file” to include a README if needed
- Optionally add a .gitignore file and select a license
- Finally click on the "Create repository" button at the bottom of the page to create the new repository
