# How to Make a Repository Private in Github

> To make a repository private on GitHub, click your profile icon, select Your repositories, and click New. Enter a repository name and brief description, select Private visibility, and click Create repository.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-make-a-repository-private-in-github/
Apps: GitHub
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a48c5ab56e05a00ff3aaa/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on your profile icon.
2. From the drop-down menu, select 'Your repositories'.
3. Click on the 'New' button.
4. Create a repository name.
5. Add a brief description.
6. Select 'Private' as your desired visibility.
7. Click 'Create repository' to complete the action.
8. By following these steps, you can make a repository private in Github.