How Do I Add an Account to GitHub Enterprise?

Adding an account to GitHub Enterprise depends on whether you're adding a new user or an existing user to an organization. Here's a breakdown of both scenarios:

Adding a New User to GitHub Enterprise

1. Log in to your GitHub Enterprise instance as an administrator.
2. Navigate to the "Settings" page.
3. Select "Users" from the left-hand menu.
4. Click the "Invite users" button.
5. Enter the email address of the new user.
6. Select the appropriate role for the user (e.g., Owner, Member, etc.).
7. Click "Invite".

Note: The new user will receive an email with instructions on how to activate their account and join the organization.

Adding an Existing User to an Organization

1. Log in to your GitHub Enterprise instance as an organization owner.
2. Navigate to the "Settings" page of your organization.
3. Select "Members" from the left-hand menu.
4. Click the "Invite members" button.
5. Enter the username of the existing user.
6. Select the appropriate role for the user (e.g., Owner, Member, etc.).
7. Click "Invite".

Note: The existing user will receive a notification about the invitation and can choose to accept or decline it.

Practical Insights

• User roles: Each role has specific permissions and access levels within the organization.
• Invitations: Users need to accept invitations to join the organization.
• Organization settings: You can customize organization settings to control user access and permissions.