@@ -28,6 +28,21 @@ For more details, see [Protected branches](../../project/protected_branches.md).
To change this setting for a specific group, see [Default branch protection for groups](../../group/index.md#changing-the-default-branch-protection-of-a-group)
### Disable group owners from updating default branch protection **(PREMIUM ONLY)**
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/211944) in GitLab 13.0.
By default, group owners are allowed to override the branch protection set at the global level.
In [GitLab Premium or higher](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/), GitLab administrators can disable this privilege of group owners.
To do this:
1. Uncheck the **Allow owners to manage default branch protection in groups** checkbox.
NOTE: **Note:**
GitLab administrators can still update the default branch protection of a group.
## Default project creation protection
Project creation protection specifies which roles can create projects.
@@ -196,6 +196,9 @@ To change this setting for a specific group:
To change this setting globally, see [Default branch protection](../admin_area/settings/visibility_and_access_controls.md#default-branch-protection).
NOTE: **Note:**
In [GitLab Premium or higher](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/), GitLab administrators can choose to [disable group owners from updating the default branch protection](../admin_area/settings/visibility_and_access_controls.md#disable-group-owners-from-updating-default-branch-protection-premium-only).
## Add projects to a group
There are two different ways to add a new project to a group: