How to Make Github Repository Public
- George Apostolov
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How to Make Github Repository Public: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired repository and click on it.
Click the 'Settings' tab.
Scroll down below to the 'Danger Zone'.
Click 'Change visibility'.
Click 'Change to public'.
Follow the prompt and confirm by clicking 'I want to make this repository public'.
To confirm, click 'I have read and understand these effects'.
After confirming, click 'Make this repository public'.
Enter your Github password and click 'Confirm''.
By following these steps, you can make your Github repository for 'Public'.
Quick answer: To make a GitHub repository public in GitHub, navigate to the repository, open Settings, and scroll to the Danger Zone. Click Change visibility, select Change to public, confirm the prompts, click Make this repository public, and enter your password to confirm.
About this GitHub tutorial
Switch your repository visibility to public on GitHub by updating the settings in your danger zone and confirming your password. This guide shows how to make Github Repository Public in 10 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired repository and click on it" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can make your Github repository for 'Public'". 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 make Github Repository Public?
10 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 Manually Trigger GitHub Action, How to Merge Branch to Main Github and How to Merge Branches in Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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