Controlling who can request apps for your organization is now generally available

Published: (January 12, 2026 at 03:19 PM EST)
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Source: GitHub Changelog

What’s changed

Previously, organizations could only disable app access requests from outside collaborators. Now, you can choose from three graduated control options:

  • Members and outside collaborators – Members and outside collaborators can request apps. This is the existing default behavior.
  • Members only – Block outside collaborators from requesting apps while permitting organization members to do so.
  • Disable app access requests – Prevent both members and outside collaborators from requesting any apps.

App access request settings

To configure this change, navigate to your organization’s settings, select Member Privileges, and choose your preferred option under “App access requests”. This graduated control mechanism ensures all third‑party apps go through proper approval channels and security reviews before being considered for installation.

To learn more, see “Limiting app requests”. This will be included in GHES 3.21.

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