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Clarify instructions for enabling commit signoffs - #45647

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Closes: #45646

What's being changed (if available, include any code snippets, screenshots, or gifs):

Updated the instructions for enabling or disabling compulsory commit signoffs.

signoff

Changed:

Select Require contributors to sign off on web-based commits.

to:

Under "Commits", select Require contributors to sign off on web-based commits.

This clarifies where users can find the setting in repository settings.

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  • A subject matter expert (SME) has reviewed the technical accuracy of the content in this PR. In most cases, the author can be the SME. Open source contributions may require an SME review from GitHub staff.
  • The changes in this PR meet the docs fundamentals that are required for all content.
  • All CI checks are passing and the changes look good in the review environment.

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repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/managing-repository-settings/managing-the-commit-signoff-policy-for-your-repository.md fpt
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Thanks, @ashis-baral — this looks fine and I'll go ahead and add it to the merge queue. Thanks again for your interest in the GitHub docs 🙇

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@subatoi You’re always welcome! It’s always a pleasure contributing to the GitHub Docs. Looking forward to contributing more. 🙏😊

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