How do I set up a private Git repository on GitHub? Is it even possible?

Question

I intend to share my source code on an invite-only basis to a few dozen users maybe. The source code itself should not be public. Participants are allowed and encouraged to subm

Answer 1

If you are a student you can get a free private repository at https://github.com/edu

Update

As noted in another answer, now there is an option for private repos also for simple users