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How to restrict project visibility changes to organization owners in your GitHub organization

Here is how to restrict project visibility changes to organization owners in your github organization

  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. In the left sidebar, click on "Planning" under the "Code, planning, and automation" section
  5. Click on "Projects" in the expanded planning menu
  6. Locate the "Allow members to change project visibilities for this organization" option
  7. Then uncheck the checkbox to disable it
  8. Finally click on the "Save" button to save the changes

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Why should you restrict project visibility changes to organization owners in your GitHub organization

GitHub is a dynamic platform designed for developers to collaborate and manage code seamlessly.

Restricting project visibility changes to organization owners in your GitHub organization enhances security by ensuring only trusted individuals can modify privacy settings.

This feature allows for tighter control, maintaining organizational integrity and safeguarding sensitive projects from unintended exposure.

Empowering organization owners exclusively with this responsibility streamlines decision-making and fortifies project confidentiality.

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April 10, 2026
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