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diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/branches/default.md b/doc/user/project/repository/branches/default.md index 12fd7389f21..a1ea929bb49 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/branches/default.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/branches/default.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ the [Git commands you need](#update-the-default-branch-name-in-your-repository) To update the default branch name for an individual [project](../../index.md): -1. Sign in to GitLab as a user with the [Administrator](../../../permissions.md) role. +1. Sign in to GitLab with at least the [Maintainer](../../../permissions.md) role. 1. In the left navigation menu, go to **Settings > Repository**. 1. Expand **Default branch**, and select a new default branch. 1. (Optional) Select the **Auto-close referenced issues on default branch** checkbox to close @@ -63,8 +63,8 @@ GitLab [administrators](../../../permissions.md) of self-managed instances can customize the initial branch for projects hosted on that instance. Individual groups and subgroups can override this instance-wide setting for their projects. -1. On the top bar, select **Menu >** **{admin}** **Admin**. -1. In the left sidebar, select **Settings > Repository**. +1. On the top bar, select **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. Select **Save changes**. @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ overrides it. > - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/221014) in GitLab 13.6. -Administrators of groups and subgroups can configure the default branch name for a group: +Users with at least the Owner role of groups and subgroups can configure the default branch name for a group: 1. Go to the group **Settings > Repository**. 1. Expand **Default initial branch name**. @@ -128,8 +128,8 @@ renames a Git repository's (`example`) default branch. git symbolic-ref refs/remotes/origin/HEAD refs/remotes/origin/main ``` -1. Sign in to GitLab as an [administrator](../../../permissions.md) and follow - the instructions to +1. Sign in to GitLab with at least the [Maintainer](../../../permissions.md) + role and follow the instructions to [change the default branch for this project](#change-the-default-branch-name-for-a-project). Select `main` as your new default branch. 1. Protect your new `main` branch as described in the [protected branches documentation](../../protected_branches.md). |