Invite an external reviewer
Use external review links when stakeholders need to review a PR but should not get repository access.
What this workflow does
- Creates a password-protected review link
- Freezes the review content at link creation time
- Lets reviewers submit comments and edits without GitHub
- Lets a GitHub-linked teammate verify and push that feedback
Steps
Open the target PR in DraftView.
Create a link from the review surface or dashboard. Choose expiration and max submissions.
Send the URL and password to the reviewer.
The reviewer verifies password, enters a name, and submits feedback.
A GitHub-linked teammate verifies the submission and pushes it to GitHub.
Link behavior and limits
- Links review a frozen snapshot.
- Max submissions per link: 1 to 10.
- Expiration choices: 3, 7, 14, or 30 days.
- Active links per repository: 10.
If the PR updates after link creation, DraftView shows a staleness notice. Create a new link for the next round.