How to Merge Branch to Main Github
- George Apostolov
How to Merge Branch to Main Github: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the repository where the branches are located.
Click on the 'Compare & pull request' button.
Click the branch dropdowns to change the base and compare branches.
To merge branches, select 'Main' as the base branch.
Select the 'compare' branch that you want to compare from.
Click 'Create pull request'.
Check the changes being merged to ensure everything looks correct.
Click 'Create pull request'.
Once approved, click 'Merge pull request'.
Confirm by clicking 'Confirm merge'.
By following these steps, merging branches helps integrate changes and maintain an updated main branch with the latest development progress.
Quick answer: To merge a branch to main in GitHub, navigate to the repository, click compare and pull request, select the base and compare branches, create the pull request, check the changes, and finally merge and confirm the pull request to integrate development progress.
About this GitHub tutorial
Combine code branches into your main production line on GitHub by reviewing differences and confirming the final pull request merge. This guide shows how to merge Branch to Main Github in 11 steps, starting with "Navigate to the repository where the branches are located" and finishing with "By following these steps, merging branches helps integrate changes and maintain an upda...". 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 merge Branch to Main Github?
11 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 Merge Branches in Github, How to Message Someone on Github and How to Move Files in Github. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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