GitHub Connection

Verified ownership of GitHub organization.

Methodology

What We Look For

Confirms the project team has legitimate control over the GitHub organization they claim.

Verification Process:

1. Request GitHub organization URL from applicant
2. Verify founder/team member is listed as owner or admin
3. Cross-reference GitHub username with LinkedIn or verified identity
4. Check organization creation date and activity history

Data Sources

• GitHub organization page
• GitHub API
• Team member verification (LinkedIn, KYC)

Guide

Finding Information

Step 1: Locate Your GitHub Organization

• Organization URL (e.g., github.com/your-org)
• Organization owner/admin usernames
• Link to team member profiles

Step 2: Verify Team Member Roles

Check that:

• At least one verified team member is listed as owner/admin
• GitHub usernames match team profiles
• Organization creation date makes sense

Submitting Evidence

When submitting GitHub connection:

1. Organization URL: Full GitHub organization URL

2. Owner/Admin: Name of team member who is owner/admin

3. GitHub Username: The admin's GitHub username

4. Cross-Reference: How to verify identity (LinkedIn showing GitHub username, etc.)