How to Change Default Branch in Github

Quick summary

Changing the default branch in GitHub directs all new pull requests and clones to a different branch of your choice. You can update the default branch in just a few clicks through your repository's Settings tab.

Steps

1. Navigate to your repository and click on the Settings tab at the top of the repository.
2. Under the Default branch section, click on the button that allows you to switch to another branch.
3. Select the new branch you want to set as the default from the dropdown list.
4. Click Update to confirm the change.
5. Confirm the action by clicking I understand, update the default branch.
6. After completing these steps, the new branch will be set as the default for your repository.
7. By following these steps, you can easily change the default branch in GitHub.