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    Configuring basic settings

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

    1. In the menu bar, use the GitHub Desktop drop-down menu, then click Preferences. The Preferences value in the GitHub Desktop drop-down menu
    2. To view or change your settings, toggle between these panes: The Preferences menu navigation
      • 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 Prompts to enable or disable confirmation dialogs before performing destructive actions.
      • Choose Advanced for more configuration options.
    1. Use the File menu, then click Options. The Options value in the Settings drop-down menu
    2. To view or change your settings, toggle between these panes: The Options menu navigation
      • 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 Prompts to enable or disable confirmation dialogs before performing destructive actions.
      • Choose Advanced for more configuration options.

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