Organizations

What is an Organization?

Organizations allow you to manage multiple repositories, teams, and members under a single umbrella. They're perfect for companies, open-source projects, and large teams.

Creating an Organization

Steps

1. Click "+" → "New Organization"
2. Fill in:
   • Organization Name: Unique name (alphanumeric, hyphens)
   • Description (optional): What your org does
   • Website (optional): Your organization's website
3. Click "Create Organization"

Organization Features

Repositories

• Create repositories under the organization
• Share repositories among team members
• Manage repository access centrally

Teams

Create teams with specific permissions:

• Owners: Full control over organization
• Members: Access to assigned repositories
• Custom Teams: Define custom permissions

Members

• Invite users to join the organization
• Assign roles (Owner, Member)
• Manage membership

Managing Organization

Settings

Access organization settings:

1. Navigate to organization page
2. Click "Settings" tab

Available settings:

• Profile: Update name, description, avatar, website
• Collaboration: Manage members and teams
• Repositories: Manage organization repositories
• Hooks: Organization-wide webhooks

Members Management

Invite Members:

1. Go to Settings → Members
2. Search for users
3. Click "Add Member"

Manage Roles:

• Owner: Can manage organization settings and repositories
• Member: Can access assigned repositories

Remove Members:

1. Go to Settings → Members
2. Find the member
3. Click "Remove"

Teams

Create teams for better organization:

1. Go to Settings → Teams
2. Click "New Team"
3. Configure:
   • Team Name: Descriptive name
   • Description: Team purpose
   • Permission Level: Read, Write, or Admin
   • Members: Add team members
   • Repositories: Grant access to repositories
4. Click "Create Team"

Repository Permissions

Team Permissions

• Read: View and clone repositories
• Write: Push to repositories
• Admin: Full control including settings

Individual Permissions

Override team permissions for specific users:

1. Go to repository Settings
2. Collaboration → Add individual collaborator
3. Set permission level

Best Practices

• ✅ Use descriptive organization names
• ✅ Create teams based on roles or projects
• ✅ Assign minimum required permissions
• ✅ Regularly review member access
• ✅ Document team responsibilities
• ✅ Use organization webhooks for automation

Organization vs Personal Account

Next Steps

• Learn about Teams
• Understand Permissions
• Explore Code Review