How to clone a git repo to an existing folder (not empty)

Instructions.md

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!