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# [How to Add a README file to your GitHub Profile](https://blog.bolajiayodeji.com/how-to-add-a-readme-file-to-your-github-profile?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

GitHub recently introduced a special feature for developers, that allows you to showcase yourself by pinning a README.md containing information about you, your work, portfolio, and anything else on your GitHub profile. Here are some of my favorites: ...

Jul 9, 2020 · 2 min read · blog.bolajiayodeji.com  
Updated Aug 22, 2023  
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## Written by

[Bolaji Ayodeji](https://hashnode.com/@bolajiayodeji)

@bolajiayodeji · Nigeria

  
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Software Engineer, Teacher, and Developer Advocate.

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## Responses 7

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[Prathima Kadari](https://hashnode.com/@prathimakadari)

[Mar 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-add-a-readme-file-to-your-github-profile/5f06da32590b261f9b03433f/comment/604743cca2c0664a97e7809a)

Well written article. Useful content for Github beginers. [Bolaji Ayodeji](https://hashnode.com/@bolajiayodeji)

[V Thulisile Sibanda](https://hashnode.com/@thulieblack)

[Nov 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-add-a-readme-file-to-your-github-profile/5f06da32590b261f9b03433f/comment/5fa937b804e4a94a40f0cb9f)

thanks bolaji for this lol my github account looks better now have a look [here](https://github.com/thulieblack)

[Bolaji Ayodeji](https://hashnode.com/@bolajiayodeji)

[Nov 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-add-a-readme-file-to-your-github-profile/5f06da32590b261f9b03433f/comment/5fa937b804e4a94a40f0cb9f#reply-5fa98a6a04e4a94a40f0d131)

Love it!

[Luiz Filipe da Silva](https://hashnode.com/@luizfilipezs)

[Jul 16, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-add-a-readme-file-to-your-github-profile/5f06da32590b261f9b03433f/comment/5f1072987f90732581b90b84)

Really cool! Thanks for sharing that feature 👏🏻

[AbdulSamad Ayoade](https://hashnode.com/@Abdulsamad)

[Jul 11, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-add-a-readme-file-to-your-github-profile/5f06da32590b261f9b03433f/comment/5f09cfc99b09634ca0ce6a17)

Wao! Thanks for this article. Am gonna create mine ASAP.

[Fawas Kareem](https://hashnode.com/@Phawazzzy)

[Jul 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-add-a-readme-file-to-your-github-profile/5f06da32590b261f9b03433f/comment/5f06ff86d6be92256e77fac6)

Thanks for sharing. I have been thinking of creating a portfolio website, but with this I will take my time plan my portfolio website.

Thank you sharing

[Ruth Ikegah](https://hashnode.com/@ikegah_ruth)

[Jul 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-add-a-readme-file-to-your-github-profile/5f06da32590b261f9b03433f/comment/5f06e6246b2b03224a3ad8e7)

Thanks for this. Doing mine right away!

[Bolaji Ayodeji](https://hashnode.com/@bolajiayodeji)

[Jul 9, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-add-a-readme-file-to-your-github-profile/5f06da32590b261f9b03433f/comment/5f06e6246b2b03224a3ad8e7#reply-5f06f47afd782524392be543)

Glad I could help :)