How to Get GitHub Achievements
- George Apostolov
How to Get GitHub Achievements: step-by-step guide
Go to the 'Pull requests' section.
Select a pull request.
Click on the 'Merge pull request' button.
Confirm the action by clicking 'Confirm merge'.
By merging the pull request you can earn achievement in your GitHub.
Click your profile icon and select 'Your profile'.
When you have multiple pull requests merged across various repositories. You can the achieve the popular pull shark achievement.
Achievements are earned by completing specific activities within GitHub.
Quick answer: To get achievements on GitHub, go to the Pull requests section, select a pull request, click Merge pull request, and confirm the merge. Then, click your profile icon, select Your profile, and merge multiple pull requests across various repositories to earn the pull shark achievement by completing specific activities.
About this GitHub tutorial
Unlock GitHub achievements like pull shark by merging pull requests across repositories and completing specific platform activities. This guide shows how to get GitHub Achievements in 8 steps, starting with "Go to the 'Pull requests' section" and finishing with "Achievements are earned by completing specific activities within GitHub". 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 get GitHub Achievements?
8 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 Get Github Profile Link, How to Get Github Token and How to Get Github URL. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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