How to Delete Files From Github Repository (Full Guide 2026)

In this video, we discuss how to delete files from your GitHub repository using the intuitive GitHub web interface. This comprehensive GitHub tutorial guides you through the process to successfully remove any file and understand the necessary commit changes for proper version control. You'll learn the essential steps without needing any command line tools, making it an easy guide for anyone working with Git. #GitHub #DeleteFile #GitTutorial 00:00 Introduction 00:09 Accessing GitHub Dashboard 00:18 Opening a Repository 00:23 Verify Your Account 00:30 Locate Top Repositories 00:37 Select the Repository 00:44 Open File to Delete 00:56 Finding the Delete Control 01:10 Click Delete File 01:23 Understand Permissions 01:34 Add Commit Message 01:49 Enter Extended Description 01:56 Confirm Commit Changes 02:03 Choose Branch for Change 02:18 Review and Commit 02:32 Verify File Deletion