GitHub Enterprise Server 3.22 release candidate

GAAug 11, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) 3.22 is now available and introduces new capabilities across the platform. Here are a few highlights in the 3.22 release: Administrators can configure Copilot CLI to work with GHES for enterprises that operate in disconnected or air-gapped environments without connectivity to GitHub Cloud.

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https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-11-github-enterprise-server-3-22-release-candidate

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