Merge and close pull requests
Resolve merge conflicts, and troubleshoot effectively before merging. Then merge, revert, or close pull requests on GitHub.
Resolving a merge conflict on GitHub
Resolve simple merge conflicts directly on GitHub using the conflict editor or handle complex cases via the command line.
Resolving a merge conflict using the command line
Resolve merge conflicts using the command line by identifying conflicting changes, editing files, and committing resolutions.
Troubleshooting required status checks
Resolve common errors and unblock merging or pushing to protected branches by troubleshooting required status checks.
Troubleshooting stacked pull requests
Resolve common problems with stacked pull requests, including rebase conflicts, blocked merges, interrupted operations, and merge queue issues.
Merging a pull request
Merge pull requests into the upstream branch, choose merge methods, and meet repository requirements like reviews or status checks.
Merging a pull request with a merge queue
Use merge queues in GitHub to streamline pull request merging, ensure required checks pass, and manage queue operations effectively.
Automatically merging a pull request
Enable or disable auto-merge for pull requests to streamline your workflow and automatically merge changes once all requirements are met.