How to update Description on my repository?

[mikadarmawijaya00000]

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How to update Description on my repository?

[denitiawan]

Step by step for update the Description on repository :

• go to your repository
• click setting button on "top right"
• and then type on "description" input text
• click button "save changes"

finally your repo got new description

[ShanyMargalit]

in my case, there is no description button, what to do?
I have just a settings, but not description...
I'll be happy to get help.

[TheGiraffe3]

@ShanyMargalit are you on mobile or a desktop?

[DcorpProj]

thanks you

[Ahmed8881]

1-Go to your repository.
2-Click on the "Settings" button (top right).
3-Type in the new description in the "Description" input field.
4-Click the "Save changes" button.
5-Verify the updated description on the repository's main page.

[therobyouknow]

1-Go to your repository.
2-Click on the "Settings" button (top right).
3-Type in the new description in the "Description" input field.

The repository has to be initialised before the description panel is shown

4-Click the "Save changes" button.
5-Verify the updated description on the repository's main page.

If the repository is not initialised then the description does not show.

[eduardolbruno]

Simple step by step if someone is in the same scenario:

• Open your repo
• Click “Settings” button
• Type on "description" input text all the info you want to show.
• Don’t forget to "save changes"

Thats all! Also, you can change it anytime. It doesn’t affect your contributions or any progress related to that repo.

[0dayhunter]

To update the description of your repository on GitHub, follow these steps:

1. Log In: Make sure you're logged in to your GitHub account.

2. Navigate to Repository:

   • From your GitHub dashboard, click on the repository you want to update the description for.

3. Access Settings:

   • In the repository, click on the "Settings" tab located on the right side of the repository menu.

4. Edit Description:

   • On the left sidebar of the settings page, you'll find a field labeled "Repository name" and below it, the "Description" field.
   • Click on the "Edit" button (pencil icon) next to the repository description.

5. Update Description:

   • Enter the new description for your repository in the provided text box.

6. Save Changes:

   • After updating the description, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
   • Click the "Save changes" button to save your updated repository description.

7. Verify Changes:

   • Go back to your repository's main page to see the updated description displayed under the repository name.

That's it! Your repository description should now be updated with the new information you provided. Remember that the repository description is a short summary that helps others understand the purpose or content of your repository.

[UTandor]

For some reason, it says this in the embed of my repo instead of the description:
"Contribute to username/repo development by creating an account on GitHub." instead of the description of the project

[Afrin127329]

Thanks. Helped a lot

[rla]

The settings button for this is missing when there are no commits in the repository.

[hassanbasri]

yep, same

[jaredperrin]

I don't see any way to modify the description from the area being described here. Attached is a screenshot from the "Settings" tab - it does not appear there is any way to change the description from here. What am I missing?

[keeheung]

Thanks a lot!! I don't know why my eyes couldn't find that....

[Afrin127329]

Don't worry. It happens to all...

[fastoch]

@Afrin127329
You're the best!

[reza-nzri]

Thanks a bunch! ❤️

[09anushkam]

Thanks it helped!

[balusena]

Response #2

[erwinkramer]

It's not possible to change the description of a repo in the mobile version of the website 👎

[TheGiraffe3]

If you scroll down to the very bottom, the settings button you’re looking for should be on the right.

[ShanyMargalit]

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[TheGiraffe3]

Check above then.

[ShanyMargalit]

HiHi, you probably didn't understand my question. I want to add a description to a repository that doesn't currently have a description. What you sent me, is to edit a description that already exists, so it's not relevant to me. Can you help me how to add a description to the repository? [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 18.06.24, 12:39:48 ‫בתאריך יום ג׳, 18 ביוני 2024 ב-6:39 מאת ‪Loymdayddaud‬‏ <‪ ***@***.***‬‏>:‬

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[juddydev]

I created a repo without the description
But I'm going to try to add description in old repo, but I cant find "description" button
Please help me this issue

[ShanyMargalit]

That's my question, also!! I don't know what to do!! If somebody has a solution, please help me. thanks. [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 20.06.24, 11:49:08 ‫בתאריך יום ה׳, 20 ביוני 2024 ב-9:51 מאת ‪DcorpProj‬‏ <‪ ***@***.***‬‏>:‬

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[fastoch]

On the web app: after opening your repo, you should see a gear icon at the top right

[ShanyMargalit]

I see this gear, but there is no option to add a description. I'll point out again, I opened a repository without adding a description to it, and now when I want to add, it can't be done through the repository's settings [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 20.06.24, 12:55:12 ‫בתאריך יום ה׳, 20 ביוני 2024 ב-12:12 מאת ‪Fastoch‬‏ <‪ ***@***.***‬‏>:‬

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[ShanyMargalit]

And I have another small question, every time I upload a commit, git writes that unknown uploaded the commit, and it doesn't recognize that it's me, even though I logged in through my personal account. someone has a solution? [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 20.06.24, 12:58:17 ‫בתאריך יום ה׳, 20 ביוני 2024 ב-12:55 מאת ‪Shani Margalit‬‏ <‪ ***@***.***‬‏>:‬

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I see this gear, but there is no option to add a description. I'll point out again, I opened a repository without adding a description to it, and now when I want to add, it can't be done through the repository's settings [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 20.06.24, 12:55:12 ‫בתאריך יום ה׳, 20 ביוני 2024 ב-12:12 מאת ‪Fastoch‬‏ <‪ ***@***.***‬‏>:‬ > after opening your repo, you should see a gear icon at the top right > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <#54372 (comment)>, > or unsubscribe > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BHDHNL4TZNGZT5Q2C7L4QM3ZIKMJVAVCNFSM6AAAAAAXUVN5DOVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM4TQMRWG4YDO> > . > You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: > ***@***.***> >

[Rudra-Sankha-Sinhamahapatra]

Hii @mikadarmawijaya00000 At first go the home page of the repo
You can see the settings icon on the top right corner ,click it
after that you can edit the desription

[ShanyMargalit]

You probably didn't understand my problem, my problem is not to edit a description, but to add a description that doesn't exist, I go into the gear and there is no description tab, my question is: how can you add a description to a repository that doesn't have a description? [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 20.06.24, 13:36:50 ‫בתאריך יום ה׳, 20 ביוני 2024 ב-13:34 מאת ‪Rudra Sankha Sinhamahapatra‬‏ <‪ ***@***.***‬‏>:‬

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Screenshot.2024-06-20.160207.png (view on web) <https://github.com/community/community/assets/101992909/5a5e49bf-17d3-4341-90a8-62825453de65> At first go the home page of the repo You can see the settings icon on the top right corner ,click it after that you can edit the desription image.png (view on web) <https://github.com/community/community/assets/101992909/19d78542-281d-459f-9a0b-8bfbade94645> — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#54372 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BHDHNL2Z6QHHHBZ3UCA2ZK3ZIKV25AVCNFSM6AAAAAAXUVN5DOVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM4TQMRXGQYTI> . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[Rudra-Sankha-Sinhamahapatra]

Bro my repo dosent have a description clearly see it in the image

[fastoch]

Yes, everyone understood your problem. But as already stated, there should be a gear icon allowing you to add a description.
Your issue might be related to your Web browser. Have you tried another one?

[maxmos001]

[ShanyMargalit]

OMG, thank you very much!!! I succeed to do it thanks all [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality11&> 20.06.24, 16:13:03 ‫בתאריך יום ה׳, 20 ביוני 2024 ב-14:50 מאת ‪M Ahmed Butt‬‏ <‪ ***@***.***‬‏>:‬

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1-Go to your repository. 2-Click on the "Settings" button (top right). 3-Type in the new description in the "Description" input field. 4-Click the "Save changes" button. 5-Verify the updated description on the repository's main page. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#54372 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BHDHNL5WI65KLIEAF2ZHUCTZIK6YLAVCNFSM6AAAAAAXUVN5DOVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM4TQMRYGEYDS> . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>