Updating your profile status on GitHub is a quick way to let others know what you're working on or whether you're available.
Whether you're busy or just want to add a fun touch with an emoji, setting a status is simple.
In this step-by-step guide, let's show you how to update your GitHub status, complete with a demo.
Steps to follow:
1. Login to 'www.github.com' and click on your profile picture.
2. Click on 'Your profile'.
3. Click on the 'Status' icon.
4. When the edit status pop-up appears, click the emoji icon to add an emoji and set it as your GitHub profile status.
5. Select the emoji you want to use as your status icon.
6. Enter your status text in the text box next to the emoji icon.
7. Check the box if you want to indicate that you're busy (optional).
8. Open the 'Clear status' dropdown menu to select a time for automatically clearing your status.
9. Choose an option from the dropdown menu.
10. Click on 'Set Status' once you finish updating.
11. You can also clear your status by clicking on 'Clear status'.
That's it!
You’ve successfully updated your profile status in Github.
Now that you've updated your GitHub profile status, your network will be aware of your current availability or focus.
It’s a small but effective way to keep communication clear while adding a personal touch to your profile.
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