# Sign in with GitHub, and connect or disconnect it

> Use Continue with GitHub to sign in, connect GitHub to an existing account under Settings, or disconnect it again without losing access.

Source: https://zorlya.com/guides/getting-started/sign-in-with-github

Updated 2026-10-31.

You can sign in to Zorlya with GitHub in two ways: select **Continue with GitHub** on the sign in page, or connect GitHub to an account you already have under **Settings, Sign in and security**. A connected account can be disconnected at any time, as long as another way to sign in remains.

## Sign in or sign up with GitHub

1. Open the sign in page, or [the sign up page](https://app.zorlya.com/register).
2. Select **Continue with GitHub** and approve Zorlya on GitHub.
3. You return to Zorlya, signed in.

Zorlya uses the primary, verified email address on your GitHub account. A GitHub noreply address is not accepted. If you are new, the account opens as with any other sign up: GitHub confirms the address, so there is no code to enter.

If a Zorlya account already uses that email, Zorlya asks you to prove it is yours. Type your Zorlya password or select **Use a passkey**, then select **Link account**. Nothing is linked until you do. You get three tries.

## Connect GitHub to your account

1. Sign in and open **Settings**, then **Sign in and security**.
2. Under **Connected accounts**, select **Connect GitHub**.
3. Type **Your password** or select **Use a passkey**.
4. Select **Continue to GitHub** and approve Zorlya on GitHub.
5. You return to the same page, which shows your GitHub login and the date you connected.

We email you when a sign in account is connected or removed. If you did not do it, use the link in that email.

## Disconnect GitHub

1. Open **Settings**, then **Sign in and security**.
2. Under **Connected accounts**, select **Disconnect** next to GitHub.
3. Confirm with your password or a passkey and select **Disconnect GitHub**.

Disconnecting stops you signing in with GitHub. It does not delete your account, your profile or the skills already added from GitHub.

## Use your public GitHub activity

After you connect GitHub, open **Profile**, then **Sync**. Select **Use my public GitHub activity** to add skills from your public repositories. Zorlya reads only public repositories, only when you ask, and never private ones. Select **Turn off** to stop. Skills already added stay.

## If it fails

- **Sign-in did not finish.** The page gives a reason. "Cancelled" means you declined on GitHub. "Took too long" means the page was open in another browser or cookies are blocked. Start again from the button.
- **GitHub did not confirm your email.** Add and verify a primary email on GitHub, then try again.
- **That is your only way to sign in.** Add a password or a passkey first, then disconnect. To set a password, use **Forgot password** on the sign in page.
- **No Connect GitHub button.** The Connected accounts card lists only providers that are switched on, and only for job seeker accounts.
- **Too many accounts.** An account holds at most 5 connected sign in accounts. Disconnect one first.