How to Merge GitHub Branches to Master (Full Guide 2026)

In this video, we discuss how to effectively perform a GitHub merge to integrate your work. You'll learn the steps involved in a merge branches GitHub process, including initiating a GitHub pull request and understanding the Git workflow for version control. This guide shows you how to merge GitHub branches successfully into your main branch merge (or master branch) for a seamless development process. #GitHubMerge #GitWorkflow #PullRequest 00:00 Introduction to Merging Branches 00:04 Opening GitHub Repository 00:09 Navigating to Dashboard 00:16 Selecting Project Repository 00:27 Accessing Branches View 00:36 Creating a New Branch 00:41 Naming the New Branch 00:48 Verifying Main as Source 00:55 Confirming New Branch Creation 01:05 Deleting Sample Branch 01:14 Preparing Merge via Pull Request 01:21 Opening New Pull Request 01:30 Setting Base Branch to Main 01:40 Setting Compare Branch to Sample 01:50 Reviewing Changes Diff 02:04 Navigating to Pull Requests 02:10 Preparing Compare Changes 02:22 Concluding Branch Merge Setup 02:37 Ready to Complete Merge