# How to Approve a Pull Request (PR) in Bitbucket

> To approve a pull request in Bitbucket, first select and open a repository from the main dashboard. Next, click Pull Requests in the left-side panel, browse the list, and open the specific request. Finally, tap Approve at the top-right corner to approve the pull request instantly.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-approve-a-pull-request-pr-in-bitbucket/
Apps: Bitbucket
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2f74d673bd5aa8e61b64/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Bitbucket's main dashboard, select and open a repository.
2. After that, go to the left-side panel and click 'Pull Requests'.
3. Browse the list and click the specific pull request you wish to approve.
4. After that, tap 'Approve' at the top-right corner.
5. After completing these steps, the selected pull request (PR) will be approved instantly.