Block users from comments in personal repositories

UpdateAug 13, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

You can now block or unblock users directly from comments on pull requests and issues in repositories owned by personal GitHub accounts. To block or unblock a user: Open the More menu on their comment. Select Block user or Unblock user . Optionally add a private note explaining why you’re blocking the user. Confirm your selection.

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https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-13-block-users-from-comments-in-personal-repositories

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