How to Transfer Local Repository to GitHub Organization?

Transferring a local repository to a GitHub organization can simplify collaboration and project management. This article provides a detailed step-by-step process to help you move your local repository to a GitHub organization efficiently.

Prerequisites

Steps to Transfer Local Repository

Step 1: Navigate to the main page of the GitHub repository.

main page of the GitHub repository

Step 2: Under the repository click on settings.

GItHub Settings

Step 3: Scroll down and find the danger zone.

Danger Zone GitHub

Step 4: Click on the transfer button.

Transfer Repository

Step 5: The window will open read the instructions carefully and type the name of the organization or user to transfer repository ownership.

 

Step 6: Read the details of the destructive action or data while transferring ownership of the repository.

 

Step 7: Type the name of the user or organization.

 

Step 8: Click on the “I understand, transfer the repository”.

 

Step 9: The authentication window will appear to confirm your GitHub identify.

 

Step 10: The ownership of the repository is transferred successfully. 

How to Transfer Local Repository to GitHub Organization?

Now the owner of the repository is transferred to the organization successfully. You can also transfer the ownership of the repository to the user by entering the username.