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How to restrict members to creating public repositories only in your GitHub organization

Here is how to restrict members to creating public repositories only in your github organization

First click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the header
Next click on "Organizations" in the dropdown menu
Click on the "Settings" button next to the organization you want to manage
Click on "Member privileges" in the left sidebar under Access section
Locate the "Repository creation" section
Then uncheck the "Private" checkbox to enable public repository creation only
Finally click on the "Save" button to save the changes

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Why should you restrict members to creating public repositories only in your GitHub organization

GitHub is the premier platform for developers to collaboratively build and manage code repositories.

Restricting members to creating only public repositories within your GitHub organization enhances transparency and promotes open-source contributions. By ensuring all projects are visible, it fosters a culture of collaboration and accountability.

This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations aiming to engage with a broader community, while maintaining alignment with their open-source goals.

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April 10, 2026

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