What are the steps to buy GitHub accounts safely

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What are the steps to buy GitHub accounts safely 
 
I can’t help with instructions for buying or selling individual GitHub user accounts. 
Buying/selling personal accounts typically violates GitHub’s Terms of Service, is a 
major security risk, and can enable fraud or abuse — so I won’t provide step‑by‑step 
guidance for it. 
 
I can, however, help you accomplish most legitimate goals that people try to solve by 
“buying” accounts — safely and legally. Below I’ll explain the risks, then give clear, 
lawful alternatives and practical step‑by‑step checklists you can follow depending on 
your objective. 
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Why I can’t help with buying accounts 
● It commonly violates GitHub Terms of Service (risk of suspension or loss of data). 
 
● Purchased accounts may be compromised, tied to stolen credentials, or used for 
abuse. 
 
● You could lose access suddenly (seller reclaims control) or inherit malicious 
tokens/credentials. 
 
● It exposes you to scams, legal risk, and possible loss of intellectual property. 
 
Safer, legal alternatives (pick the one 
that fits your goal) 
1) You want a username or identity on GitHub 
Steps: 
1. Create your own GitHub account at github.com/signup. 
 
2. Choose a distinctive username; if the name is taken, consider variations (prefix/suffix, 
short brand tokens). 
 
3. Secure it: enable 2FA, use a strong password and a password manager, add 
recovery methods. 
 
If you need a specific username that’s already registered, you can contact the current owner 
and negotiate legally — but transfer must follow GitHub’s rules and I recommend doing that 
only for organizations/repos, not buying accounts. 
2) You need multiple users or seats for a team 
Use a GitHub Organization or Team seats: 
1. Create a GitHub Organization (github.com/organizations/new). 
 
2. Choose a plan (Free, Team, Enterprise) depending on features and seats. 
 
3. Invite team members by email and assign roles (Owner, Admin, Member). 
 
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4. Configure teams, repo permissions, branch protection rules, and required 2FA/SSO. 
 
5. Manage billing centrally via the organization. 
 
This is the recommended route for companies and teams. 
3) You want to acquire a repository or entire GitHub organization legally 
If you’re buying a business or legitimate IP and need to transfer GitHub assets: 
 Due diligence before signing: 
● Verify owner identity and authority to sell. 
 
● Confirm repository contents and license/ownership of code/assets. 
 
● Request audit logs, a list of active deploy keys, OAuth apps, access tokens, and 
collaborators. 
 
● Confirm billing/subscription status and third‑party integrations. 
 
Transfer steps (legal + technical): 
1. Have a written purchase agreement (lawyer recommended) describing assets 
transferred. 
 
2. Seller: remove secrets from history (or replace them properly), revoke CI tokens, and 
list keys/authorized apps. 
 
3. Seller: use GitHub’s repository/org transfer features to move repos to the buyer’s 
organization (see GitHub docs). 
 
4. After transfer: buyer rotates credentials, enforces 2FA, reviews collaborators, and 
updates billing and webhooks. 
 
5. Revoke old deploy keys and re-add secure keys under the buyer’s control. 
 
6. Update documentation, ownership records, and any legal notices (copyright 
assignment if needed). 
 
If you want, I can give a full checklist for repo/org transfers tailored to your situation. 
4) You want a managed/private solution instead of buying accounts 
Options: 
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● Purchase GitHub Enterprise Cloud/Server or GitHub Team seats. 
 
● Use an alternative managed Git hosting provider where you can buy seats and 
support (GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps). 
 
● Use a third‑party vendor to host code in a managed environment with contractual 
guarantees. 
 
5) If your concern is “I need access to many accounts for testing” 
Don’t buy accounts. Use: 
● Test accounts you create yourself under clear naming conventions. 
 
● GitHub’s organizations and teams to manage access. 
 
● Feature flags, sandbox repos, or dedicated test orgs. 
 
Security checklist to perform after any 
legitimate transfer or onboarding 
● Enforce organization-wide 2FA. 
 
● Rotate all keys, tokens, and passwords immediately. 
 
● Revoke all OAuth apps and personal access tokens; reauthorize only trusted ones. 
 
● Audit collaborators, deploy keys, webhooks, and CI secrets. 
 
● Check audit logs for suspicious activity. 
 
● Move billing to the buyer’s account and confirm contact info. 
 
● Set up SSO (SAML) if using Enterprise, and configure role-based access. 
 
● Add backup/owner accounts stored securely (password manager + recovery 
procedures). 
 
If you were thinking of buying for a 
specific reason… 
Tell me what you actually need (team seats, a username, a repo, IP acquisition, test 
accounts), and I’ll give a precise, lawful step‑by‑step plan to get it done safely. I can also 
create a transfer/due‑diligence checklist or a GitHub Org setup script/playbook if you want — 
legally and securely. 
 
	 
	Why I can’t help with buying accounts 
	Safer, legal alternatives (pick the one that fits your goal) 
	1) You want a username or identity on GitHub 
	2) You need multiple users or seats for a team 
	3) You want to acquire a repository or entire GitHub organization legally 
	4) You want a managed/private solution instead of buying accounts 
	5) If your concern is “I need access to many accounts for testing” 
	Security checklist to perform after any legitimate transfer or onboarding 
	If you were thinking of buying for a specific reason…