How to Approve PR in Github
- George Apostolov
How to Approve PR in Github: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the repository that has the PR you want to approve.
Click on the 'Pull requests' tab at the top of the repository's page.
Select the pull request you want to review from the list.
Click on 'Files changed' to view the code differences.
If you want to make comments before approving, click 'Review changes'on the right side.
Select 'Comment' if you're only leaving notes.
Select 'Approve' and add an optional comment if needed.
Select 'Request changes' if modifications are needed.
Click 'Submit review' to finalize your approval.
Quick answer: To approve a pull request in GitHub, navigate to the repository, open the Pull requests tab, and select your target request. Click Files changed to view differences, then click Review changes. Select Approve, add an optional comment, and click Submit review to finalize.
About this GitHub tutorial
Approve pull requests in GitHub by reviewing code differences, selecting the approval option, and submitting your final review. This guide shows how to approve PR in Github in 9 steps, starting with "Navigate to the repository that has the PR you want to approve" and finishing with "Click ' Submit review' to finalize your approval". 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 approve PR in 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 Archive Github Repository, How to Automate Discord Notifications from GitHub Commits with Zapier and How to Cancel GitHub Copilot. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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