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How to disable private vulnerability reporting for existing repositories in GitHub

Here is how to disable private vulnerability reporting for existing repositories in github

  1. First click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the header
  2. Next click on "Settings" option in the dropdown menu
  3. In the left sidebar navigation, click on "Code security" under Security section
  4. Then scroll down and locate the "Private vulnerability reporting" option
  5. Next click on "Disable all" button for Private vulnerability reporting
  6. Optionally, in the dialog box, check or uncheck the "Enable by default for new public repositories" option
  7. Finally click on the "Disable private vulnerability reporting" button

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Why should you disable private vulnerability reporting for existing repositories in GitHub

GitHub is a powerful platform facilitating seamless collaboration and code management for developers worldwide.

Disabling private vulnerability reporting for existing repositories can help streamline project management where simplified vulnerability reporting is preferred. This option allows repository maintainers to focus on other priority areas without constantly addressing individual private reports.

The benefit of this feature is the ability to maintain control over how vulnerabilities are managed, which can lead to more efficient workflows and targeted resource allocation.

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April 10, 2026
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