Danger Zone
The Danger Zone contains high-impact settings that can change access, ownership, or availability of your repository.
These actions can affect collaborators, integrations, and historical data, so proceed with caution.
Visibility
Controls whether the repository is public or private.
Why this matters:
Visibility changes affect how widely your work is accessible—public repos support open collaboration, while private repos protect sensitive or proprietary content. Adjusting this setting can also impact integrations or builds that rely on public access.
To change your privacy click the "Make Public" or "Make Private" button.
Transfer Ownership
Moves the repository to another user or organization where you have admin permissions.
Why this matters:
Ownership determines who controls repository settings, billing, integrations, and access management.
Transfers are commonly used when:
- A project moves to a different team
- An organization acquires responsibility for a repository
- Personal projects graduate into shared or organizational use
After transfer, the new owner becomes responsible for permissions and administration.
Delete This Repository
Permanently deletes the repository and its contents.
- All files, issues, pull requests, design reviews, and settings are removed.
- This action cannot be undone.
Why this matters:
Deletion is irreversible. Only use this option when a repository is no longer needed or has been migrated elsewhere. Consider archiving as a safer alternative if you may need the data later.
Archive This Repository
Archives the repository, making it fully read-only.
Effects of archiving:
- Hidden from dashboards and activity feeds
- No new commits, issues, pull requests, or design reviews can be created
- Existing content remains accessible for reference
- Can be unarchived at any time
Why this matters:
Archiving preserves the repository for historical or regulatory purposes while preventing accidental changes. This is ideal for completed projects, deprecated hardware revisions, or repositories kept solely for documentation or traceability.