02.1 GitHub Social Links

Adding Social Links to GitHub Profile

This guide will walk you through the process of adding social media links to your GitHub profile. These links are important as they will be imported into your devb.io profile.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Access Profile Settings

1. Log in to GitHub
2. Click your profile picture in the top right corner
3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu [Screenshot placeholder: github-settings-menu.png]

2. Edit Profile Section

1. In the left sidebar, click "Profile" (should be the first option)
2. Scroll to the "Social accounts" section [Screenshot placeholder: profile-social-section.png]

3. Adding Social Links

You can add the following social accounts:

Social Media Platforms

1. Click "Add social account"
2. Select the platform you want to add
3. Enter your username or profile URL [Screenshot placeholder: add-social-account.png]

Available platforms:

• Twitter/X
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

Website Links

1. In the "Profile" section, find the "Website" field
2. Enter your website URL (personal website, portfolio, blog)
3. Click "Save" [Screenshot placeholder: website-field.png]

4. Adding Custom Social Links in Profile README

For platforms not supported in GitHub's social accounts section, you can add them to your profile README.md:

1. Create or edit your profile README.md
2. Add a social links section:

## Connect With Me
[![LinkedIn](https://img.shields.io/badge/LinkedIn-0077B5?style=for-the-badge&logo=linkedin&logoColor=white)](your-linkedin-url)
[![Twitter](https://img.shields.io/badge/Twitter-1DA1F2?style=for-the-badge&logo=twitter&logoColor=white)](your-twitter-url)
[![Medium](https://img.shields.io/badge/Medium-12100E?style=for-the-badge&logo=medium&logoColor=white)](your-medium-url)
[![Dev.to](https://img.shields.io/badge/dev.to-0A0A0A?style=for-the-badge&logo=devdotto&logoColor=white)](your-devto-url)

[Screenshot placeholder: readme-social-section.png]

Best Practices

1. Keep Links Updated

   • Regularly check if your social links are working
   • Update links if you change usernames or profiles

2. Choose Professional Accounts

   • Link to professional accounts only
   • Ensure linked profiles are up-to-date

3. Consistent Username

   • Try to use the same username across platforms
   • Makes it easier for others to find you

Notes

• Some social links may take up to a week to appear on your devb.io profile
• Make sure your social media profiles are public
• Use HTTPS URLs where possible

Common Issues

1. Links Not Showing

   • Verify the URL format is correct
   • Check if the profile is public
   • Wait for GitHub's cache to update

2. Invalid URLs

   • Ensure URLs include 'https://'
   • Check for typos in usernames/URLs
   • Verify the platform's URL format

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