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Installing and authenticating to GitHub Desktop

Install GitHub Desktop and connect your GitHub or GitHub Enterprise accounts.

Setting up GitHub Desktop

You can set up GitHub Desktop to suit your needs and contribute to projects.

Installing GitHub Desktop

You can install GitHub Desktop on supported Windows or macOS operating systems.

Authenticating to GitHub in GitHub Desktop

You can securely access your account's resources on GitHub Desktop by authenticating to GitHub.

About connections to GitHub in GitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop uses HTTPS to securely exchange data with GitHub.

Updating GitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop automatically downloads updates and installs them when you restart. You can also manually check for updates.

Uninstalling GitHub Desktop

You can uninstall GitHub Desktop from your computer at any time.