## Step 6: Clone the OpenProject repository in the GitHub desktop client
## Step 6: Clone the forked OpenProject repository in the GitHub desktop client
Before you can make changes you need to create a local clone of the OpenProject repository on your local computer. Open the GitHub desktop client and navigate to "File -> Clone repository".
@ -75,12 +75,16 @@ Select the latest release branch e.g.`release/12.1` as the current branch.
In the same drop down click on "New branch". In this window insert a branch name select the latest release branch e.g. `release/12.1`.
In the same drop down click on "New branch". In this window insert a branch name that describes your changes and select the latest release branch e.g. `release/12.1` the created branch is based on.