How to Change Github Repository from Private to Public

Quick summary

Changing a GitHub repository from private to public makes all its code and data visible to anyone on GitHub. You can complete this in a few clicks through the repository Settings and the Danger Zone section.

Steps

1. Navigate to the repository you want to change.
2. Click on the Settings tab, located at the top right of the repository page.
3. Scroll down to the Danger Zone section at the bottom of the settings page.
4. Click the Change repository visibility button and select Change to public.
5. In the confirmation pop-up, click I want to make this repository public.
6. Click I have read and understand these effects to acknowledge the visibility change.
7. Click Make this repository public to confirm and apply the change.
8. Once confirmed, all code and data in the repository will be publicly visible on GitHub.