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JSD requests for a new repository creation need to be clear on which GitHub organization should be created under. 

The process should be as follow:

  • The following are needed on the JSD Ticket:

    Project: Required
    Summary: Required
    Description: Required – Links to governing body authorization for new repositories

  • Identify which Github organization should the repository be created under. (Project Name)
  • Make sure there is information on who the contributors will be for these new repository.
  • Branch permissions and General Settings should be also set same way as other existing projects within the organization, unless otherwise mentioned in the request. 

Step-by-step guide


  1. In the upper-right corner of requested organization's page, click + , and then click New repository.

    Drop-down with option to create a new repository

  2. Please enter the name of the repository as requested in the request. For example, "hello-world". 

    Field for entering a repository name

  3. Optionally, add a description of your repository. For example, "My first repository on GitHub."

    Field for entering a repository description

  4.  Choose to make the repository either public or private. Public repositories are visible to the public, while private repositories are only accessible to you, and people you share them with.

    Radio buttons to select private or public status
  5.  Select Initialize this repository with a README.

    Checkbox to create a README when the repository is created
  6.  Click Create repository.




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