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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

You can manage Git configuration settings for your local repositories with GitHub Desktop.

Configuring basic settings in GitHub Desktop

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

Configuring a default editor in GitHub Desktop

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

Setting a theme for GitHub Desktop

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

About Git Large File Storage and GitHub Desktop

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