> ### Protect matching branches > > - (Select) **Require signed commits** > Commits pushed to matching branches must have verified signatures. > > - (Select) **Include administrators** > Enforce all configured restrictions above for administrators. Refer to "[About protected branches](1)" for more information. [1]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/configuring-branches-and-merges-in-your-repository/defining-the-mergeability-of-pull-requests/about-protected-branches#require-signed-commits
Refer to "About protected branches" for more information.