Configuring and customizing GitHub Desktop

Set up Git, connect your default editor, and customize settings to align GitHub Desktop with your workflow.

You can access settings for protecting your privacy, connecting accounts to GitHub Desktop, and configuring Git.

If you don't already have Git installed, you must configure it before using GitHub Desktop.

You can configure GitHub Desktop to open files in your project with your preferred text editor or integrated development environment (IDE).

You can set a theme to customize the look and feel of GitHub Desktop.