GitHub email format

The most common email format at GitHub is {f}{last}@github.com (for example [email protected]), used in 40% of the 23 GitHubemails we've found.

FormatExample (John Smith)Share
{f}{last}@github.com[email protected]40%
{first}-{last}@github.com[email protected]18%
{first}{last}@github.com[email protected]13%
{last}@github.com[email protected]10%
{first}@github.com[email protected]10%
{first}.{last}@github.com[email protected]10%

Based on 23 emails from public key directories. Updated October 2026.

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We collect GitHubaddresses that appear in public sources, match each to the person's name, and count which format each one uses.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the email format for GitHub?

The most common email format at GitHub is {f}{last}@github.com (for example [email protected]), used in 40% of the 23 GitHub emails we've found.

How do I find a specific person's email at GitHub?

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How accurate is this GitHub email format?

It is based on 23 real GitHub emails found in public sources (public key directories). Most companies use one main format, but some people have exceptions, so verify an address before sending.

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