# Configuring basic settings in GitHub Desktop

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

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1. In the menu bar, select **GitHub Desktop**, then click **Settings**.

   ![Screenshot of the menu bar on a Mac. Under the open "GitHub Desktop" dropdown menu, the cursor hovers over "Settings", which is highlighted in blue.](/assets/images/help/desktop/mac-choose-settings.png)
2. To view or change your settings, toggle between the panes in the "Settings" window.

   ![Screenshot of the "Settings" window. The left sidebar contains menu options such as "Accounts" and "Integrations".](/assets/images/help/desktop/sign-in-github.png)

   You can choose from the following options.

   * Choose **Accounts** to add or remove a GitHub or GitHub Enterprise account.
   * Choose **Integrations** to pick an external editor or shell.
   * Choose **Git** to edit your Git configuration.
   * Choose **Appearance** to switch between the light or dark theme.
   * Choose **Prompts** to enable or disable confirmation dialogs before performing destructive actions.
   * Choose **Advanced** for more configuration options.
   * Choose **Accessibility** to configure accessibility options.

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1. Use the **File** menu, then click **Options**.

   ![Screenshot of the "GitHub Desktop" menu bar on Windows. In the expanded "File" dropdown menu, the "Options" item is outlined in orange.](/assets/images/help/desktop/windows-choose-options.png)
2. To view or change your settings, toggle between the panes in the "Options" window.

   ![Screenshot of the "Options" window. The left sidebar, with menu options such as "Accounts" and "Integrations", is highlighted with an orange outline.](/assets/images/help/desktop/window-select-options-pane.png)

   You can choose from the following options.

   * Choose **Accounts** to add or remove a GitHub or GitHub Enterprise account.
   * Choose **Integrations** to pick an external editor or shell.
   * Choose **Git** to edit your Git configuration.
   * Choose **Appearance** to switch between the light or dark theme.
   * Choose **Prompts** to enable or disable confirmation dialogs before performing destructive actions.
   * Choose **Advanced** for more configuration options.
   * Choose **Accessibility** to configure accessibility options.

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## Further reading

* [Setting a theme for GitHub Desktop](/en/desktop/configuring-and-customizing-github-desktop/setting-a-theme-for-github-desktop)