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Types of GitHub accounts
Accounts on GitHub allow you to organize and control access to code.
Finding ways to contribute to open source on GitHub
You can find ways to contribute to open source projects on GitHub.com that are relevant to you.
Troubleshooting connectivity problems
If you're having trouble connecting to GitHub, you can troubleshoot your connection, then use the GitHub Debug tool to diagnose problems.