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How to Create Merge Request in Gitlab

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to open and submit a merge request from a GitLab issue.

Quick summary

A GitLab merge request lets developers propose code changes from a source branch into a target branch, enabling structured code review and collaboration before merging into the main codebase.


Steps

  1. Log in to your GitLab account and select the project where you want to create a merge request from your homepage.
  2. In the side toolbar, select "Pinned" and then click on "Issues".
  3. On the Issues page, click on the specific issue for which you want to create a merge request.
  4. Click the "Create merge request" button on the issue page.
  5. Complete the necessary fields on the new merge request form as needed.
  6. To finish, click the "Create merge request" button at the bottom left of the screen.

📌 Why this matters

Creating a merge request in GitLab is a fundamental part of any collaborative software development workflow, allowing teams to review, discuss, and approve code changes before they are merged into the main branch. By linking merge requests directly to GitLab issues, developers maintain full traceability between reported problems and the code changes that resolve them. This structured process reduces the risk of introducing bugs, enforces code quality standards, and keeps project history clean and auditable. Teams using GitLab merge requests can ship features faster while maintaining a reliable, reviewable record of every change made to the codebase.
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