Make sure git config --global user.name and git config --global user.email are set correctly. Verdict The APT repository method (Method 1) is the best for most Ubuntu users. It integrates with your system package manager, receives updates automatically, and behaves almost identically to the official GitHub Desktop on other platforms.
The most reliable way to get GitHub Desktop on Ubuntu is via the package. Method 1: Official Community Port (Recommended) This method uses an APT repository maintained by a GitHub developer. Step 1: Add the Repository Open a terminal ( Ctrl + Alt + T ) and run: git desktop download for ubuntu
Unlike Windows and macOS, there is no official .deb package from GitHub. However, the open-source community maintains a perfect alternative called or, more accurately, an unofficial port of GitHub Desktop. Make sure git config --global user