diff --git a/content/repositories/configuring-branches-and-merges-in-your-repository/managing-branches-in-your-repository/changing-the-default-branch.md b/content/repositories/configuring-branches-and-merges-in-your-repository/managing-branches-in-your-repository/changing-the-default-branch.md
index 4eab63a0579f..603877a24af5 100644
--- a/content/repositories/configuring-branches-and-merges-in-your-repository/managing-branches-in-your-repository/changing-the-default-branch.md
+++ b/content/repositories/configuring-branches-and-merges-in-your-repository/managing-branches-in-your-repository/changing-the-default-branch.md
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Additionally, you need to have admin access to a repository to change the defaul
 
 {% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %}
 {% data reusables.repositories.sidebar-settings %}
-1. Under "Default branch", to the right of the default branch name, click {% octicon "arrow-switch" aria-label="Switch to another branch" %}.
+1. Click on "General". Under "Default branch", to the right of the default branch name, click {% octicon "arrow-switch" aria-label="Switch to another branch" %}.
 1. Select the branch dropdown menu and click a branch name.
 1. Click **Update**.
 1. Read the warning, then click **I understand, update the default branch.**