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.
Configuring basic settings→
You can access settings for protecting your privacy, connecting accounts to GitHub Desktop, and configuring Git.
Configuring a default editor→
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.

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