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Copilot personal (UI-based) custom instructions in GitHub.com [GA] (#54566)

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Personal custom instructions apply to conversations that you, as a user, have with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} across {% data variables.product.github %}, and are different from repository custom instructions, which apply to conversations in the context of a single repository. For more information on repository instructions, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/customizing-copilot/adding-repository-custom-instructions-for-github-copilot).
{% data reusables.copilot.repository-vs-personal-instructions-note %}
{% data reusables.copilot.repository-vs-personal-instructions-note %} If you are concerned about response quality, you can also choose to temporarily disable repository instructions. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/customizing-copilot/adding-repository-custom-instructions-for-github-copilot?tool=webui#enabling-or-disabling-repository-custom-instructions).
## Adding personal custom instructions
1. In the top right of any page on {% data variables.product.github %}, click the **{% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" %}** {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} icon next to the search bar.
1. Select the {% octicon "kebab-horizontal" aria-label="Open conversation options" %} dropdown menu at the top of the Chat panel, then click **{% octicon "tools" aria-hidden="true" %} Customize {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**. If in the immersive view, select the {% octicon "kebab-horizontal" aria-label="Feedback and settings" %} dropdown menu at the top right of the page, then click **{% octicon "note" aria-hidden="true" %} Personal instructions**.
You can add personal custom instructions either in the Chat panel or in immersive mode. The same instructions will be applied in both modes.
1. In the top right of any page on {% data variables.product.github %}, either:
* Click the **{% octicon "copilot" aria-label="Copilot" %}** icon to open the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} panel.
* Click {% octicon "triangle-down" aria-label="The downwards triangle icon" %} next to the **{% octicon "copilot" aria-label="Copilot" %}** icon, then click **Immersive** to open {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} in the full-page, immersive mode.
1. Select the {% octicon "kebab-horizontal" aria-label="Open conversation options" %} dropdown menu at the top right of the Chat panel, or immersive page, then click **Personal instructions**.
1. Add natural language instructions to the text box.
The instructions can be written as a single paragraph, each on a new line, or separated by blank lines for legibility.
You can write your instructions in any format you prefer. For example, you can write them as a single block of text, each on a new line, or separated by blank lines.
1. Click **Save**. Your instructions are now active, and will stay active until you change or remove them.