How to add license to an existing GitHub project

Question

When I created a GitHub project I chose None.

How can I now add a GPL license to my already added project?

Answer 1

1. Go to your repository
2. Click on "Create new file" Button
3. Type the file name as License.txt or License.md in the input box next to your repository name, a drop down button appears towards right side
4. Choose the type of license of your choice
5. Click "Commit new file" button at the bottom (Green button)