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Merge and close pull requests

Merge, revert, and close pull requests, resolve merge conflicts, and troubleshoot status checks effectively on GitHub.

Resolving a merge conflict on GitHub

Resolve simple merge conflicts directly on GitHub using the conflict editor or handle complex cases via the command line.

Resolving a merge conflict using the command line

Resolve merge conflicts using the command line by identifying conflicting changes, editing files, and committing resolutions.

Troubleshooting required status checks

Resolve common errors and unblock merging or pushing to protected branches by troubleshooting required status checks.

Merging a pull request

Merge pull requests into the upstream branch, choose merge methods, and meet repository requirements like reviews or status checks.

Merging a pull request with a merge queue

Use merge queues in GitHub to streamline pull request merging, ensure required checks pass, and manage queue operations effectively.

Automatically merging a pull request

Enable or disable auto-merge for pull requests to streamline your workflow and automatically merge changes once all requirements are met.

Reverting a pull request

Create a new pull request to revert a previously merged pull request and address merge conflicts if they arise.

Closing a pull request

Close a pull request without merging it to manage unnecessary changes or address alternative solutions in other branches.