How to mark a GitHub issue as resolved?

 
Step 1: Navigate to Your GitHub Repository
 

Open your web browser and go to the GitHub repository where the issue lives. You’ll need to be signed in with an account that has permission to view and modify issues.

 
Step 2: Locate the Issue You Want to Resolve
 

Find the “Issues” tab at the top of the repository page and click it. Browse the list or use the search bar to filter by issue number, title, or labels.

• Click the “Issues” tab.
• Use the search field (e.g. #123) or filters (Open, Closed, Labels).
• Select the issue you want to mark as resolved.

 
Step 3: Choose Your Resolution Method
 

You have two main options to mark an issue as resolved:

• Auto-close via commit message or pull request keywords (Fixes, Closes).
• Manually close the issue in the GitHub web interface.

 
Step 4: Auto-Close by Including a Keyword in Your Commit Message
 

1. On your local machine, make sure you’ve cloned and are on the correct branch:

git clone https://github.com/USERNAME/REPO.git
cd REPO
git checkout -b fix-issue-123

1. Make your code changes to address the issue.

2. Stage and commit your changes using a closing keyword followed by the issue number:

git add .
git commit -m "Fix typo in documentation. Fixes #123"

 
Step 5: Push Your Branch and Open a Pull Request
 

1. Push the branch to GitHub:

git push --set-upstream origin fix-issue-123

1. On GitHub, click the “Compare & pull request” button.

2. In the PR description, include the same closing keyword if you didn’t in your commit (e.g., “Closes #123”).

3. Submit the pull request for review.

 
Step 6: Merge the Pull Request to Auto-Close the Issue
 

Once your PR is approved:

• Click the “Merge pull request” button.
• Confirm the merge.

GitHub will automatically close the issue referenced by your keyword (e.g., “Fixes #123”).

 
Step 7: Manually Close an Issue via the GitHub Interface
 

If you prefer to close the issue without a commit keyword or after verifying resolution:

• Open the issue page.
• Scroll to the bottom of the conversation.
• Click the “Close issue” button.

 
Step 8: Verify That the Issue Is Resolved
 

After merging your PR or manually closing:

• The issue status should switch to “Closed.”
• GitHub may show a notice like “Merged” or “Closed byUSERNAME.”
• You can reopen it later if needed by clicking “Reopen issue.”

You have now successfully marked a GitHub issue as resolved!