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How to enable dependabot on self-hosted runners for an organization in GitHub

Here is how to enable dependabot on self-hosted runners for an organization in github

  1. First click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the header
  2. Next click on "Organizations" in the dropdown menu
  3. Click on the "Settings" button next to the organization
  4. Click on "Advanced Security" in the left sidebar under the Security section
  5. Click on "Global settings" in the expanded Advanced Security submenu
  6. In the Dependabot section, locate "Runner type"
  7. Click on the edit icon button next to "Runner type" field
  8. Then click on the "Standard GitHub runner" dropdown menu
  9. Select the "Labeled runner" option in the dropdown menu
  10. Next provide any additional information
  11. Finally click on "Save runner selection" button to enable the feature for all new repositories in the organization

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Why should you enable dependabot on self-hosted runners for an organization in GitHub

GitHub is a versatile platform that fosters collaboration and streamlines software development processes.

Enabling Dependabot on self-hosted runners for an organization in GitHub brings automated dependency management within close reach, seamlessly integrating with your existing workflow.

This feature ensures that your projects consistently benefit from the latest security patches and dependency updates, enhancing both security and performance.

By leveraging self-hosted runners, organizations can customize environments, resulting in cost-effective and more efficient resource utilization.

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April 10, 2026
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