diff --git a/.gitconfig b/.gitconfig
index cb3f509d..79f54e4d 100644
--- a/.gitconfig
+++ b/.gitconfig
@@ -63,3 +63,5 @@ cmd = man -P cat
 	textconv = gpg -d --quiet --yes --compress-algo=none --no-encrypt-to
 [http]
 	proxy = socks5://127.0.0.1:9050
+[github]
+	user = ambrevar