# Installing and authenticating to GitHub Desktop

Install GitHub Desktop and connect your GitHub or GitHub Enterprise accounts.

## Links

* [Setting up GitHub Desktop](/en/desktop/installing-and-authenticating-to-github-desktop/setting-up-github-desktop)

  You can set up GitHub Desktop to suit your needs and contribute to projects.

* [Installing GitHub Desktop](/en/desktop/installing-and-authenticating-to-github-desktop/installing-github-desktop)

  You can install GitHub Desktop on supported Windows or macOS operating systems.

* [Authenticating to GitHub in GitHub Desktop](/en/desktop/installing-and-authenticating-to-github-desktop/authenticating-to-github-in-github-desktop)

  You can securely access your account's resources on GitHub Desktop by authenticating to GitHub.

* [About connections to GitHub in GitHub Desktop](/en/desktop/installing-and-authenticating-to-github-desktop/about-connections-to-github-in-github-desktop)

  GitHub Desktop uses HTTPS to securely exchange data with GitHub.

* [Updating GitHub Desktop](/en/desktop/installing-and-authenticating-to-github-desktop/updating-github-desktop)

  GitHub Desktop automatically downloads updates and installs them when you restart. You can also manually check for updates.

* [Uninstalling GitHub Desktop](/en/desktop/installing-and-authenticating-to-github-desktop/uninstalling-github-desktop)

  You can uninstall GitHub Desktop from your computer at any time.