> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://studio-docs.sandbox.game/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://studio-docs.sandbox.game/best-practices/how-to-use-fork.md).

# How to use Fork

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A simple guide to opening a Sandbox Studio Git repository in Fork and synchronising updates. Download Fork, open your project repository, and use its fetch, pull, and push controls.

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*BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Have your Sandbox Studio project folder available. Fork opens a Git repository folder, not an individual project file.*
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### Open the official Fork website

Go to the official Fork website in your browser: <https://fork.dev>.
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### Download the correct version

Scroll to the download options and choose Fork for Windows or macOS, depending on your operating system. Install and open the application.
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### Open the File menu

In Fork, select File in the top-left corner.
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### Select Open Repository

Choose Open Repository from the File menu.
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### Choose the project folder

Browse to your Sandbox Studio project folder and open it. Fork will load the Git repository and display its history and current changes.
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### Use the repository controls

Once the repository is open, use Fork to fetch, pull, and push updates as needed.

| Control          | Description                                                                               |
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| FETCH            | Checks the remote repository for new updates without merging them into your local branch. |
| PULL             | Brings remote updates into your local branch.                                             |
| PUSH             | Sends your local commits to the remote repository.                                        |
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## **What You've Done**

Your Sandbox Studio project repository is open in Fork and ready for fetching, pulling, and pushing updates. Next, see [Recommended Git tools — Git Bash and Fork](/source-control/recommended-git-tools-git-bash-and-fork.md) for when to use Fork versus Git Bash.


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