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How to manage the forking policy for your organization in GitHub

Here is how to manage the forking policy for your 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 you want to manage
  4. Click on "Member privileges" in the left sidebar under the Access section
  5. Locate the "Repository forking" section
  6. Then select or deselect the "Allow forking of private repositories" option
  7. Finally click on the "Save" button to save the repository forking settings

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Why should you manage the forking policy for your organization in GitHub

GitHub serves as a powerful platform for developers to collaborate and manage code effectively.

With the ability to manage forking policies for your organization, you gain precise control over who can fork your repositories, enhancing security.

This feature allows organizations to maintain compliance with internal policies while fostering innovation through controlled collaboration.

Ultimately, managing forking policies ensures the right balance between access and oversight, promoting a seamless workflow.

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April 10, 2026
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