What is the maximum number of organization owners GitHub recommends for most organizations?
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GitHub recommends keeping the owner count small — think of it like having too many cooks in the kitchen. Three owners gives you redundancy (so you're not locked out if one leaves) without creating governance chaos.
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Full Explanation
GitHub recommends having no more than three organization owners for most organizations. This follows the principle of least privilege — owners have unrestricted administrative access including the ability to delete the organization, manage billing, and control all settings. Having too many owners increases the attack surface and makes governance harder to track. However, you need at least two to avoid being locked out if the sole owner leaves. Three provides redundancy without excess. The exact number may vary by organization size, but the principle remains: minimize admin-level access.