docs/content/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-user-account/managing-your-theme-settings.md

title, intro, versions, topics

title	intro	versions	topics
Managing your theme settings	You can manage how {% data variables.product.product_name %} looks to you by setting a theme preference that either follows your system settings or always uses a light or dark mode.	free-pro-team *	Accounts

For choice and flexibility in how and when you use {% data variables.product.product_name %}, you can configure theme settings to change how {% data variables.product.product_name %} looks to you. You can choose from themes that are light or dark, or you can configure {% data variables.product.product_name %} to follow your system settings. You may want to use a dark theme to reduce power consumption on certain devices, to reduce eye strain in low-light conditions, or because you prefer how the theme looks.

{% data reusables.user_settings.access_settings %}

1. In the user settings sidebar, click Appearance.
2. Under "Theme mode", select the drop-down menu, then click a theme preference.
3. Click the theme you'd like to use.
   • If you chose a single theme, click a theme.
   • If you chose to follow your system settings, click a day theme and a night theme.

Further reading

• "Setting a theme for {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %}"