How to Add Collaborators on Github
- George Apostolov
How to Add Collaborators on Github: step-by-step guide
Go to the repository where you want to add collaborators.
Click on the 'Settings' tab at the top right of the repository page.
In the left sidebar, click on 'Collaborators' button.
Github will ask you to confirm your Github password by entering your password and clicking the 'Confirm' button.
Click on the 'Add people' button.
Enter the GitHub username, full name, or email of the person you want to add.
Click 'Add' the user will receive an invitation to accept.
The invitee will need to accept the invitation to become a collaborator.
Quick answer: To add collaborators on GitHub, navigate to your repository settings and click 'Collaborators' in the sidebar. Confirm your password, click 'Add people', enter the user's details, and select 'Add' to send an invitation that the user must accept.
About this GitHub tutorial
Invite users to your GitHub repository by entering their details in the collaborators settings and sending an invitation. This guide shows how to add Collaborators on Github in 8 steps, starting with "Go to the repository where you want to add collaborators" and finishing with "The invitee will need to accept the invitation to become a collaborator". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitHub interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Collaborators on Github?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitHub data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitHub. Related guides: How to Add Contributors to Github, How to Add Github to LinkedIn and How to Add Images to Github ReadMe. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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