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Configuring basic settings

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

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In the upper-left corner of your screen, select the GitHub Desktop menu, then 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.

Further reading

"Setting a theme for GitHub Desktop"

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