How to Approve a Pull Request (PR) in Bitbucket
- George Apostolov
How to Approve a Pull Request (PR) in Bitbucket: step-by-step guide
On Bitbucket's main dashboard, select and open a repository.
After that, go to the left-side panel and click 'Pull Requests'.
Browse the list and click the specific pull request you wish to approve.
After that, tap 'Approve' at the top-right corner.
After completing these steps, the selected pull request (PR) will be approved instantly.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Bitbucket tutorial
Approve pull requests instantly in Bitbucket by opening your repository, selecting the request from the panel, and tapping approve. This guide shows how to approve a Pull Request (PR) in Bitbucket in 5 steps, starting with "On Bitbucket's main dashboard, select and open a repository" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected pull request (PR) will be approved instantly". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Bitbucket interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to approve a Pull Request (PR) in Bitbucket?
5 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 Bitbucket data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Bitbucket. Related guides: How to Change the Bitbucket Account Password, How to Check Out the Codes From Bitbucket and How to Clone a Bitbucket Repository. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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