# How to Fork a Repository in Bitbucket

> To fork a repository in Bitbucket, navigate to your desired repository from the main dashboard. Open the 'More Options' menu under the Source tab, select 'Fork this Repository', configure your settings, and finally tap 'Fork Repository' to complete the process.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-fork-a-repository-in-bitbucket/
Apps: Bitbucket
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3e91ab56e05a00fe6609/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Bitbucket's main dashboard, find and click the specific repository you wish to fork.
2. Under the Source tab, click the 'More Options' button at the top-right corner.
3. Select 'Fork this Repository' from the list of options.
4. After that, provide all the necessary information and then configure the corresponding settings.
5. Once done, tap 'Fork Repository' to proceed.
6. After completing these steps, the selected Bitbucket repository will be forked accordingly.