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How to Create a Pull Request in GitLab

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to open and submit a merge request in GitLab.

Quick summary

Creating a pull request (called a merge request) in GitLab lets developers propose code changes from one branch to another for review and integration. This step-by-step walkthrough covers everything from selecting branches to submitting the final merge request.


Steps

  1. Go to the left-side panel and click Merge Requests.
  2. Click New Merge Request to start the creation process.
  3. Open the drop-down menu under Source Branch and select the appropriate branch from the available options.
  4. Do the same for the Target Branch by selecting your desired destination branch.
  5. Click Compare Branches and Continue to proceed to the merge request form.
  6. Fill in the necessary information by entering details into their respective input fields.
  7. Click Create Merge Request to finalize and submit your request.

📌 Why this matters

Creating a merge request in GitLab is a core part of any collaborative software development workflow, enabling teams to review, discuss, and approve code changes before they are merged into the main branch. GitLab merge requests support inline code review, CI/CD pipeline integration, and approval rules, making them essential for maintaining code quality and deployment safety. Understanding how to properly open a merge request — including selecting the correct source and target branches — reduces integration errors and speeds up the code review cycle. This feature is critical for developers and engineering teams using GitLab as their DevOps platform.
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