GitHub Account Setup
How to request GitHub access and set up your account as a new Dawn Health designer.
Last updated: 18 July 2026
This guide walks you through requesting GitHub access and configuring your account. The process has two parts: submitting an access request via Service Desk, and setting up your GitHub account once approved.
Request access
Open Service Desk
Go to dawnhealth.freshservice.com/support/home and click Request a Service.
Find the GitHub request form
Navigate to GitHub > Apply for Access in Github.
Fill out the form
Use the following values:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Is the request for an external user? | No |
| Product | Design |
| GitHub Team | Designers (Read) |
Leave all other fields empty.
Submit the request
Click Place Request. Before confirming, check that your email is correct in the Requester field, then click Confirm.
After submitting, wait for Service Desk to approve your request. Approval times may vary.
Set up your account
Once your request is approved, you'll receive an email inviting you to join the Dawn Health GitHub organization.
Accept the invitation
Click the link in the approval email and follow the instructions to join.
Create a GitHub account
If you don't already have one, you'll be prompted to create a GitHub account using your Dawn Health email address.
Follow the naming convention
Your GitHub username must follow the Dawn naming format: [initials]-dawn
For example, if your Dawn initials are JMU, your username should be jmu-dawn.
Re-accept the organization invitation if needed
After creating your account, you may need to find the original invitation email again and click the link a second time to join the Dawn Health organization.
Secure your account
Before you do anything else:
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your GitHub account.
- Save your recovery codes to 1Password or another secure location.
Don't skip this step
Recovery codes are the only way to regain access if you lose your 2FA device. Store them securely before closing the setup screen.
You're all set
Once your account is set up and your 2FA is configured, you're ready to start working with DS3 repositories.