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How Do I Make Someone an Enterprise Owner on GitHub?

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You can't directly make someone an "enterprise owner" on GitHub. Enterprise ownership is a role within a GitHub Enterprise organization, not a user-level designation.

Here's how you can manage user roles within a GitHub Enterprise organization:

Understanding GitHub Enterprise Roles

  • Organization Owners: Have full control over the organization, including adding and removing members, managing repositories, and setting policies.
  • Organization Members: Have access to repositories and teams based on their permissions.
  • Billing Managers: Manage billing and payment for the organization.
  • Team Owners: Manage team membership, permissions, and repositories within a team.

Adding and Managing Members in a GitHub Enterprise Organization

  1. Log in to your GitHub Enterprise organization.
  2. Navigate to the "Settings" page.
  3. Select "Members" from the left-hand menu.
  4. Click "Invite members" to add new users.
  5. Choose a user role for the new member.
  6. You can also manage existing members' roles by clicking on their username and selecting "Edit role".

Important Note:

  • Only organization owners can add and manage members, including assigning roles.
  • The "Enterprise Owner" role is a separate administrative role within your GitHub Enterprise subscription, not a user role within an organization.

If you need to change the administrative role within your GitHub Enterprise subscription, you'll need to contact GitHub support.

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