How to Add Contributors to Github
- George Apostolov
How to Add Contributors to Github: step-by-step guide
Go to the repository where you want to add contributors.
Click on the 'Settings' tab near the top right of the repository page.
In the left sidebar, click on the '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.
Select the level of access you want to grant.
The invitee will need to accept the invitation to become a collaborator.
Quick answer: To add contributors to GitHub, go to your repository, click Settings, select Collaborators, and confirm your password. Then click Add people, enter the user's details, select their access level, and click Add. The invitee must then accept the invitation.
About this GitHub tutorial
Invite users to collaborate on your GitHub repository by managing access settings and sending email or username invitations. This guide shows how to add Contributors to Github in 9 steps, starting with "Go to the repository where you want to add contributors" 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 Contributors to Github?
9 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 Github to LinkedIn, How to Add Images to Github ReadMe and How to Add Secrets to Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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