# GitHub Checks

GitHub Checks is a powerful feature that helps you monitor and improve the quality of your code by running automated checks on your repositories.&#x20;

By enabling this feature, you can gain better insights into your code’s performance, security, and compliance directly within your GitHub workflow.

### How to Enable the GitHub Checks Feature&#x20;

**Step 1:  Open the SideBar and Access Settings**

* Navigate to the StepSecurity Dashboard
* Open the sidebar and click on Settings

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**Step 2: Select GitHub Check and Enable the Feature**

* Click on GitHub Checks from the settings menu
* Locate the repository you want to enable checks for
* Tick the checkbox to enable the checks feature
* Click Save to apply the changes

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