1. In the "Repository settings" window, in the left-hand sidebar, click **Fork Behavior**. 
1. Under "I'll be using this fork...", use the radio buttons to select how you want to use the fork.

  ![Screenshot of the "Fork Behavior" pane. Two radio buttons, labeled "To contribute to the parent repository" and "For my own purposes", are outlined in orange.](/assets/images/help/desktop/mac-fork-behavior-menu-contribute.png)

1. Click **Save**.