Transfer GitHub pro to personnel account

[vishalvermauts]

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Hi All,

I have two GitHub accounts: one older account with a Pro membership from the university and a newer account I created for a small uni project. I want to keep this new account and delete the old one with Pro. How can I transfer the Pro membership to this new account? I was thinking of deleting the Pro account and then reapplying for a free Pro membership using my university ID. Will that work? Is there an alternative way?

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[ArmSershant]

Hello you can't transfer the pro status, but if you are still studying you can request a verification in github edu again

[vishalvermauts]

Does not work - [email protected] has already been used to obtain an academic discount on GitHub account(s) proaccount.

[ArmSershant]

Then you can't do it even in your new account.

[barismutluu]

Transferring a GitHub Pro membership from one account to another involves a few steps. Here’s a detailed guide on how you can achieve this:

Step 1: Verify the Eligibility of Your New Account

Ensure that your new GitHub account meets the eligibility criteria for a GitHub Pro membership through the GitHub Student Developer Pack. This usually requires having a valid university email address or some form of academic verification.

Step 2: Apply for GitHub Pro on Your New Account

Before deleting your old account, apply for the GitHub Pro membership on your new account using your university ID. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your new GitHub account.
2. Navigate to the GitHub Student Developer Pack page: Go to GitHub Education.
3. Apply for the Student Pack: Follow the instructions to apply. You will need to verify your student status, usually by providing your university email address or uploading proof of enrollment.

Step 3: Wait for Approval

Wait for GitHub to approve your application. This process might take some time, so be patient. Make sure you receive confirmation that your new account has been granted the GitHub Pro membership.

Step 4: Transfer Any Necessary Repositories or Data

Before deleting your old account, ensure that you transfer any repositories, settings, and other data that you need from your old account to your new one. Here’s how you can transfer repositories:

1. Log in to your old GitHub account.
2. Go to the repository you want to transfer.
3. Navigate to Settings: Scroll down to the "Danger Zone."
4. Transfer Ownership: Click "Transfer" and follow the instructions to transfer the repository to your new GitHub account.

Repeat these steps for each repository you want to transfer.

Step 5: Delete Your Old GitHub Account

Once your new account has the GitHub Pro membership and all necessary data has been transferred, you can delete your old GitHub account:

1. Log in to your old GitHub account.
2. Navigate to Account Settings: Go to your profile and then to the account settings.
3. Delete Account: Scroll to the bottom of the settings page, find the "Delete your account" section, and follow the instructions to delete your account.

Alternative Approach

If you face any issues or delays in transferring the Pro membership to your new account, consider reaching out to GitHub Support directly. They can provide assistance and possibly expedite the process or offer alternative solutions. Contact GitHub Support through their Support page.

By following these steps, you should be able to transfer your GitHub Pro membership to your new account without losing any important data.

[vishalvermauts]

It seems you cant use same email ID to apply for the GitHub education benefits. That's why I am asking for transfer of pro membership. Even after removing the University email from pro account and adding it back to this account I am getting error [email protected] has already been used to obtain an academic discount on GitHub account(s) (my pro account).

I need to transfer the membership.

So as per your comment I can't progress from Step 2: Apply for GitHub Pro on Your New Account (I have a single uni email id and most uni don't give secondary email.)

Created a ticket with support but still open

[ArmSershant]

He can't transfer his old education to the new account

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