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diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/branches/default.md b/doc/user/project/repository/branches/default.md index f708e62e634..87caeee73e3 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/branches/default.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/branches/default.md @@ -36,11 +36,15 @@ the [Git commands you need](#update-the-default-branch-name-in-your-repository) ## Change the default branch name for a project -To update the default branch name for an individual [project](../../index.md): +Prerequisites: -1. Sign in to GitLab with at least the Maintainer role. +- You have the Owner or Maintainer role in the project. + +To update the default branch for an individual [project](../../index.md): + +1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find your project. 1. In the left navigation menu, go to **Settings > Repository**. -1. Expand **Default branch**, and select a new default branch. +1. Expand **Default branch**. For **Initial default branch name**, select a new default branch. 1. Optional. Select the **Auto-close referenced issues on default branch** checkbox to close issues when a merge request [uses a closing pattern](../../issues/managing_issues.md#closing-issues-automatically). @@ -66,8 +70,8 @@ groups and subgroups can override this instance-wide setting for their projects. 1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Admin**. 1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Repository**. -1. Expand **Default initial branch name**. -1. Change the default initial branch to a custom name of your choice. +1. Expand **Default branch**. +1. For **Initial default branch name**, select a new default branch. 1. Select **Save changes**. Projects created on this instance after you change the setting use the @@ -80,9 +84,10 @@ overrides it. Users with the Owner role of groups and subgroups can configure the default branch name for a group: -1. Go to the group **Settings > Repository**. +1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Group** and find your group. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Repository**. 1. Expand **Default branch**. -1. Change the default initial branch to a custom name of your choice. +1. For **Initial default branch name**, select a new default branch. 1. Select **Save changes**. Projects created in this group after you change the setting use the custom branch name, |