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  1. First get to the existing directory
    $ cd my/folder/

  2. Now start a new git repository
    $ git init

  3. Identify if the current elements on the directory are needed or not and add them to the .gitignore file. When ready...
    $ vim .gitignore

  4. When ready create the first commit on the server
    $ git add .;git commit -m'my first commit'

  5. Now add the remote from where you want to clone
    $ git remote add origin https|ssh:path/to/the/repository.git

  6. Now just pull and merge with local git
    $ git pull origin master

  7. If you have some merge conflicts resolve them and commit your changes.

You are ready to go!

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