How to Create Merge Request in Gitlab
- George Apostolov
How to Create Merge Request in Gitlab: step-by-step guide
Log in to your GitLab account. From your homepage, select the project where you want to create a merge request.
In the side toolbar, select "Pinned," then click on "Issues."
After being redirected to the issues page, click on the specific issue where you want to create a merge request.
Click on "Create merge request."
Complete the necessary fields as needed.
To finish, click the "Create merge request" button at the bottom left of the screen
Quick answer: To create a merge request in GitLab, log in and select your project, go to Pinned and click Issues, choose the specific issue, click Create merge request, complete the necessary fields, and click the Create merge request button.
About this GitLab tutorial
Submit code changes efficiently by opening a new merge request directly from your project issues inside GitLab. This guide shows how to create Merge Request in Gitlab in 6 steps, starting with "Log in to your GitLab account. From your homepage, select the project where you want to..." and finishing with "To finish, click the 'Create merge request' button at the bottom left of the screen". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitLab interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create Merge Request in Gitlab?
6 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 GitLab data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitLab. Related guides: How to Delete a Branch in Gitlab, How to delete a project in gitlab and How to Delete Branches in GitLab. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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