How to access GitHub Organization shared workflows on private repos?

Question

I followed the guide here https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/actions/learn-github-actions/sharing-workflows-with-your-organization.

I successfully created a GitHub Organization shared workflow and can access this shared workflow if I create a public repo under the organization or my account (I am a member of the organization).

However, if I create a private repo I do not see the shared workflow. I am using the free-tier for my membership account and organization, so I'm not sure if that is the issue. There was no documentation stating that was a requirement.

Answer 1

Only possible in GitHub Enterprise plan organizations:

to use templates to create workflows in private repositories, the organization must be part of an enterprise plan. GitHub documentation

Answer 2

https://docs.github.com/en/actions/learn-github-actions/sharing-workflows-with-your-organization

You can also create workflow templates in the .github repository and share them with other users in your organization.

Answer 3

You can also create workflow templates in the .github repository and share them with other users in your organization.