How to Change GitHub Repository from Private to Public (2026)
Learn how to quickly change your GitHub repository from private to public visibility in just a few clicks. This step-by-step tutorial shows you exactly where to find the repository visibility settings and how to safely make your private GitHub repo public. Perfect for developers who want to open source their projects or share their code with the community.
0:00 Navigate to your private repository
0:10 Click on the Settings tab at the top right
0:20 Scroll down to the Danger Zone section
0:30 Click Change repository visibility button
0:40 Select Change to public option
0:50 Click I want to make this repository public
1:00 Click I have read and understand these effects
1:10 Click Make this repository public
1:20 Verify repository is now public
After following these steps, your GitHub repository will be publicly visible to anyone on the platform. This means all your code, commit history, issues, and project files will be accessible to the GitHub community. Make sure you've removed any sensitive information like API keys, passwords, or personal data before making your repository public.
This tutorial works for all GitHub account types including free and paid plans. The process is the same whether you're using GitHub on desktop or mobile browsers.
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