# Github Account Setup

Before you can edit your Isomer site, you must create a GitHub account and be assigned the proper permissions. 

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### Sign up

![Github sign up page](https://13808351-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MAS5zzRwr-f8BQR34DD%2F-MFdwCeZUFhIkEljYaF8%2F-MFfZgZj7CsvXEA9989j%2F1.png?alt=media\&token=e2be7ec5-470e-45a3-9f59-d51d6b988017)

Go to <https://github.com/>. Proceed to sign up for an account using your preferred email address and a professional username.&#x20;

### Select the free plan

![](https://13808351-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MAS5zzRwr-f8BQR34DD%2F-MFdwCeZUFhIkEljYaF8%2F-MFfZwQBSHp6iCOYH0be%2F2.png?alt=media\&token=57bf2afe-cf57-4fa2-839f-2d497bd30d0f)

1. You will only need a basic account on GitHub to edit the content of your Isomer website.
2. Under `Choose your subscription`, select `Free` to opt for the free plan.
3. Click on `Continue` when the correct option is selected.

### Tailor your experience

![](https://13808351-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MAS5zzRwr-f8BQR34DD%2F-MFdwCeZUFhIkEljYaF8%2F-MFfZzS4GLItE-7BUU8Q%2F3.png?alt=media\&token=2d76ad4b-79e3-43fd-8faf-14389517e810)

You do not need to tailor your experience at this moment. Click on `skip this step`

### Verify your email

![](https://13808351-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MAS5zzRwr-f8BQR34DD%2F-MFdwCeZUFhIkEljYaF8%2F-MFf_13w3NxZ0Qeju-Rc%2F4-1.png?alt=media\&token=7625c599-836d-4937-8842-a94f95307297)

After signing up, go to your registered email address. You would've received an email to verify your email address.

![](https://13808351-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MAS5zzRwr-f8BQR34DD%2F-MFdwCeZUFhIkEljYaF8%2F-MFf_G67vGWZ6y61xfHk%2F4-2.png?alt=media\&token=813b8dc8-4860-41bb-8564-693286c4de63)

Proceed with the **verification**.

![](https://13808351-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MAS5zzRwr-f8BQR34DD%2F-MFdwCeZUFhIkEljYaF8%2F-MFf_LlMQCYrSBxAEhYF%2F4-3.png?alt=media\&token=1cf28c29-fbbc-40f7-aa9a-44a7faef2b44)

Upon returning to GitHub, you will see a banner notification that your email is verified.

Next, you should make sure that you have your 2FA set up, find out more in the [next](https://v2.isomer.gov.sg/setup/create-a-github-account/set-up-2fa) page.&#x20;