How to Create a GitHub Organization and Transfer Repositories | Step-by-Step Guide

A GitHub organization is a shared account where businesses and open-source projects can collaborate across many projects at once. Organizations can include teams of collaborators and provide a set of access controls for repositories. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a GitHub organization and transferring a repository to it:

Creating a GitHub Organization

1. Go to the GitHub website:
   • Visit github.com.
2. Sign in to your GitHub account:
   • Make sure you are logged into your GitHub account.
3. Create a new organization:
   • Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
   • Select "Your organizations" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click "New organization".
4. Choose a plan:
   • Select a plan that fits your needs (Free, Team, or Enterprise).
5. Set up your organization:
   • Enter the organization name, billing email, and click "Next".
   • Follow the instructions to complete the setup process.

Transferring a Repository to a GitHub Organization

1. Navigate to the repository:
   • Go to the repository that you want to transfer.
2. Open repository settings:
   • Click on "Settings" in the right-hand menu.
3. Transfer the repository:
   • Scroll down to the "Danger Zone" section.
   • Click on "Transfer".
   • Enter the name of the repository to confirm.
   • Enter the organization name where you want to transfer the repository.
   • Confirm the transfer by typing the name of the repository again.
4. Verify transfer:
   • The organization owners will receive an email to confirm the transfer.
   • Once confirmed, the repository will be transferred to the organization.

For a detailed step-by-step video tutorial, watch our YouTube video here.

Following these steps will help you set up a GitHub organization and transfer repositories smoothly.