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- Profiles
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You can tell other people a little bit about yourself by writing a bio. Consider including previous places you've worked, projects you've contributed to, or interests you have that other people may like to know about.
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You can tell other people a little bit about yourself by writing a bio. With the help of [@mentions](/get-started/writing-on-github/getting-started-with-writing-and-formatting-on-github/basic-writing-and-formatting-syntax) and emoji, you can include information about where you currently or have previously worked, what type of work you do, or even what kind of coffee you drink. The bio field is limited to 160 characters.
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You can further showcase your current work, interests, expertise, and more by creating a profile README. If you add a README file to the root of a public repository with the same name as your username, that README will automatically appear on your profile page.
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For a longer-form and more prominent way of displaying customized information about yourself, you can create a profile README. If you add a README file to the root of a public repository with the same name as your username, that README will automatically appear on your profile page.
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If you have the activity overview section enabled for your profile and you @mention an organization you're a member of in your profile bio, then that organization will be featured first in your activity overview.
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intro: 'Get started with your {% data variables.product.github %} profile.'
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ghec: '*'
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- Profiles
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shortTitle: Profile
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---
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## About profiles
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Your {% data variables.product.github %} profile showcases your work, contributions, and information you choose to share publicly.
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{% ifversion fpt or ghec %}
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> Any details you add to your public profile will be visible to all {% data variables.product.github %} users, including in regions where local laws, regulations, or cultural norms may pose risks to expressing your identity. We respect everyone’s decision about whether or not to share information about themselves on their {% data variables.product.github %} profile.
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{% endif %}
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## Key profile elements
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Your profile includes these customizable elements:
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***Personal info**: Profile picture, name, bio, and pronouns
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***Status**: Shows your current availability and what you're working on
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***Pinned items**: Repositories and gists you choose to highlight
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***Contribution activity**: Visualizes your work on {% data variables.product.github %}
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***Profile README**: A customizable section at the top of your profile
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***Achievements and badges**: Recognizes your participation in programs or milestones
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## Profile visibility
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You can control the visibility of specific profile elements or set your entire profile to private.
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## Next steps
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* For more details about your profile, see [AUTOTITLE](/account-and-profile/concepts/about-your-profile).
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* For a general tutorial on personalizing your profile, see [AUTOTITLE](/account-and-profile/tutorials/personalize-your-profile).
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* For more specific profile customization, see [AUTOTITLE](/account-and-profile/how-tos/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-profile).
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* For reference information, see [AUTOTITLE](/account-and-profile/reference/profile-reference).
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