How to configure recommended project templates in your GitHub organization

Here is how to configure recommended project templates in your github organization

First click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the header
Next select "Organizations" from the dropdown menu
Click on the "Settings" button next to the organization
In the left sidebar, click on "Planning" under the Code, planning, and automation section
Click on "Projects" in the submenu
After that, click on the "Add recommended templates" button
In the list of templates owned by your organization, select up to six templates that you want to recommend to your members
Finally, click on the "Save" button to apply the changes

Last updateApril 23, 2026