Create a pull request to propose and collaborate on changes to a repository. These changes are proposed in a branch, which ensures that the master branch is kept clean and tidy.

Before you can open a pull request, you must create a branch and then add commits to the branch. Pull requests can only be opened if there are differences between your branch and the upstream branch.

  1. On GitHub Enterprise, navigate to the main page of the repository.

  2. In the "Branch" menu, choose the branch that contains your commits. Branch dropdown menu

  3. To the left of the Branch menu, click Compare & review.

    Pull Request button

  4. The Compare page will automatically select the base and compare branches; to change these, click Edit. Edit button for compare page
  5. On the Compare page, click Create pull request. Create pull request button
  6. Type a title and description for your pull request. Pull Request description page
  7. Click Create pull request. Send Pull Request button

After your pull request has been reviewed, it can be merged into the repository.