configuring-basic-settings-in-github-desktop.md

title	Configuring basic settings in GitHub Desktop
intro	You can access settings for protecting your privacy, connecting accounts to {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %}, and configuring Git.
redirect_from	/desktop/getting-started-with-github-desktop/configuring-basic-settings /desktop/installing-and-configuring-github-desktop/configuring-basic-settings /desktop/installing-and-configuring-github-desktop/configuring-and-customizing-github-desktop/configuring-basic-settings /desktop/installing-and-configuring-github-desktop/configuring-and-customizing-github-desktop/configuring-basic-settings-in-github-desktop
versions	feature desktop
shortTitle	Configure basic settings

{% mac %}

{% data reusables.desktop.mac-select-desktop-menu %}

1. To view or change your settings, toggle between the panes in the "Preferences" window.

   

   {% data reusables.desktop.preferences-options-tabs %}

{% endmac %}

{% windows %}

{% data reusables.desktop.windows-choose-options %}

1. To view or change your settings, toggle between the panes in the "Options" window.

   

   {% data reusables.desktop.preferences-options-tabs %}

{% endwindows %}

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