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

title, intro, versions

title	intro	versions
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 light mode or dark mode.	free-pro-team *

{% note %}

Note: Theme settings is currently in beta and subject to change.

{% endnote %}

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 two themes, light and dark, or you can configure {% data variables.product.product_name %} to follow your system settings. Some developers use dark theme for personal preference, to reduce power consumption on certain devices, or to reduce eye strain in low-light conditions.

{% data reusables.user_settings.access_settings %}

1. In the user settings sidebar, click Appearance.
2. Under "Theme", select a theme preference.

Further reading

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