How to Make a Repository Private in Github
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Click on your profile icon.
From the drop-down menu, select 'Your repositories'.
Click on the 'New' button.
Create a repository name.
Add a brief description.
Select 'Private' as your desired visibility.
Click 'Create repository' to complete the action.
By following these steps, you can make a repository private in Github.
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