Configuring basic settings
You can access settings for protecting your privacy, connecting accounts to GitHub Desktop, and configuring Git.
- In the upper-left corner of your screen, select the GitHub Desktop menu.
- Click Preferences.
- To view or change your settings, toggle between these panes:
- Choose Accounts to add or remove a GitHub or GitHub Enterprise account.
- Choose Integrations to pick an external editor or shell.
- Choose Git to edit your Git configuration.
- Choose Appearance to switch between the light or dark theme.
- Choose Advanced for more configuration options.
- In the upper-left corner of the window, select the File menu.
- Click Options.
- To view or change your settings, toggle between these panes:
- Choose Accounts to add or remove a GitHub or GitHub Enterprise account.
- Choose Integrations to pick an external editor or shell.
- Choose Git to edit your Git configuration.
- Choose Appearance to switch between the light or dark theme.
- Choose Advanced for more configuration options.