# Connections

> Source: https://parallelworks.com/docs/account-settings/connections

## About Connections

The **Connections** page links your GitHub account to ACTIVATE, enabling repository access on the platform.

:::info Note

GitHub connections are available once a platform administrator has configured the platform's GitHub integration. If the **Link GitHub** option isn't available, contact your administrator.

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## Link Your GitHub Account

Navigate to your account settings (**Username** > **Account**). On the next page, click **Connections**.

On the GitHub card, click **Link GitHub**. A GitHub authorization window will open; follow the prompts to authorize the connection.

Once linked, the card shows **Connected as @username**, and a dialog box with the message _GitHub account linked successfully_ will appear.

## Install the GitHub App

After linking your account, install the GitHub App wherever you want to grant repository access:

- The **Connected organizations** section lists the GitHub organizations where the app is installed, along with each installation date. Click the plus icon to install the app on another organization.
- The **Personal GitHub account** section shows whether the app is installed on your personal account.

To manage an existing installation's repository access, open its **Connected** dropdown menu and click **Configure in GitHub**.

## Disconnect Your GitHub Account

On the GitHub card, click the delete icon. A dialog box will appear with the message _Are you sure you want to disconnect your GitHub account? You will need to re-link to access repositories._

Click **Disconnect**. A dialog box with the message _GitHub account disconnected_ will appear.