Configuring and customizing GitHub Desktop

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

Configuring Git for GitHub Desktop

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

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

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.

GitHub Desktop includes Git Large File Storage for managing large files.