# Add custom instructions for Copilot

Give GitHub Copilot persistent instructions to customize responses according to your needs.

## Links

* [Adding personal custom instructions for GitHub Copilot](/en/copilot/how-tos/copilot-on-github/customize-copilot/add-custom-instructions/add-personal-instructions)

  Customize GitHub Copilot Chat responses to match your personal preferences.

* [Adding repository custom instructions for GitHub Copilot](/en/copilot/how-tos/copilot-on-github/customize-copilot/add-custom-instructions/add-repository-instructions)

  Create repository custom instructions files that give Copilot additional context on how to understand your project and how to build, test and validate its changes.

* [Adding organization custom instructions for GitHub Copilot](/en/copilot/how-tos/copilot-on-github/customize-copilot/add-custom-instructions/add-organization-instructions)

  Customize Copilot responses for members of your organization.