diff --git a/content/account-and-profile/tutorials/personalize-your-profile.md b/content/account-and-profile/tutorials/personalize-your-profile.md index b453604db2f7..faf5b41b3630 100644 --- a/content/account-and-profile/tutorials/personalize-your-profile.md +++ b/content/account-and-profile/tutorials/personalize-your-profile.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Personalize your profile -intro: You can share information about yourself with other users by setting a profile picture and adding a bio to your profile. +intro: Learn how to customize your GitHub profile by setting a profile picture, adding a bio, and personalizing your presence to share information about yourself with the GitHub community. redirect_from: - /articles/adding-a-bio-to-your-profile - /articles/setting-your-profile-picture @@ -23,12 +23,15 @@ contentType: tutorials --- > [!NOTE] -> Your profile name for your is {% data variables.product.github %} account is **required**. All other profile information described in this article is **optional**. +> Your profile name for your {% data variables.product.github %} account is **required**. All other profile information described in this article is **optional**. ## Changing your profile picture Your profile picture helps identify you across {% data variables.product.github %} in pull requests, comments, contributions pages, and graphs. +> [!TIP] +> When choosing a profile picture, consider using an image with good contrast and clear visibility at small sizes. Profile pictures are displayed at various sizes throughout GitHub, and a recognizable image helps other users identify your contributions more easily. + ### Setting a profile picture {% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %} @@ -48,46 +51,56 @@ Your profile picture helps identify you across {% data variables.product.github Your {% data variables.product.github %} profile name **does not** need to correlate with your real-world identity. {% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %} -1. Under "Public profile", in the "Name" field, type the name you want to be displayed on your profile. +1. Under "Name", type the name you want to be displayed on your profile. +{% data reusables.profile.update-profile %} ## Adding a bio to your profile +Add a bio to your profile to share information about yourself with other {% data variables.product.github %} users. + {% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %} -1. Under "Public profile", in the "Bio" field, type the content that you want displayed on your profile. The bio field is limited to 160 characters. +1. Under "Bio", type the content you want displayed on your profile. The bio field is limited to 160 characters. +{% data reusables.profile.update-profile %} - > [!TIP] - > When you @mention an organization, only those that you're a member of will autocomplete. You can still @mention organizations that you're not a member of, like a previous employer, but the organization name won't autocomplete for you. +{% tip %} -{% data reusables.profile.update-profile %} +**Tip:** When writing a bio, it's helpful to be concise and include information you want others to know about you at a glance, such as your interests or role. -{% ifversion profile-pronouns %} +{% endtip %} -## Adding pronouns to your profile +## Setting your location -Add pronouns to your public user profile to share information about yourself with other {% data variables.product.github %} users. +You can set a location in your profile to display your general area to others. {% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %} +1. Under "Location", type your location. +{% data reusables.profile.update-profile %} -1. Under **Pronouns**, add the pronouns that you want displayed on your profile. You may add custom pronouns. +{% ifversion profile-pronouns %} +## Adding your pronouns to your profile + +You can add your pronouns to your profile. + +{% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %} +1. Under "Pronouns", select a pronoun from the list, or select **Don't specify** or **Custom** and type your custom pronouns. {% data reusables.profile.update-profile %} {% endif %} -## Setting your location and time zone +## Setting your company + +You can include the name of your company or organization in your profile. {% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %} -1. Under "Public profile", in the "Location" field, type the location you want to be displayed on your profile. -1. Optionally, display the current local time on your profile. - * Select **Display current local time**. - * Select the **Time zone** dropdown menu, then click your local time zone. +1. Under "Company", type the name of your company or organization. If the organization has a {% data variables.product.github %} account, typing the name may show suggestions that you can select. {% data reusables.profile.update-profile %} -{% ifversion profile-social-links %} +{% ifversion profile-social-accounts %} ## Adding links to your social accounts -You can add up to four links to social accounts on your profile. +You can display links to your social profiles on your {% data variables.product.github %} profile. {% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %} 1. Under "Social accounts", in a blank "Link to social profile" field, type the full URL of the social account. For example, for the `@GitHub` Twitter account, type `https://twitter.com/github`. @@ -114,7 +127,6 @@ You can set a status to display information about your current availability. 1. In the top right corner of {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}, click your profile picture, then click **{% octicon "smiley" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="smiley" %} Set status** or, if you already have a status set, click your current status. ![Screenshot of the dropdown menu under @octocat's profile picture. A smiley icon and "Set status" are outlined in dark orange.](/assets/images/help/profile/set-status-on-profile-global-nav-update.png) - 1. In the "What's happening" field, type a status message. 1. Optionally, to set an emoji status, click {% octicon "smiley" aria-label="Choose an emoji" %}, then click an emoji from the list. 1. Optionally, if you'd like to share that you have limited availability, select "Busy." @@ -125,7 +137,5 @@ You can set a status to display information about your current availability. ## Next steps * To learn more about GitHub profiles, see [AUTOTITLE](/account-and-profile/concepts/about-your-profile). - * For reference information, see [AUTOTITLE](/account-and-profile/reference/profile-reference). - * For more detailed profile customizations, see [AUTOTITLE](/account-and-profile/how-tos/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-profile).