_This issue and linked pages contain information related to upcoming products, features, and functionality. It is important to note that the information presented is for informational purposes only. Please do not rely on this information for purchasing or planning purposes. As with all projects, the items mentioned in this video and linked pages are subject to change or delay. The development, release, and timing of any products, features, or functionality remain at the sole discretion of GitLab Inc._ ### Problem to solve <!-- What is the user problem you are trying to solve with this issue? --> > See full context in the [parent epic](https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/6671) When `Allow owners to manage default branch protection per group` is *not* checked, the default branch protection field is hidden from view for owners. This obfuscates what setting has been selected for groups. ### Proposal <!-- Use this section to explain the feature and how it will work. It can be helpful to add technical details, design proposals, and links to related epics or issues. --> Expose the field as a read-only, the locked icon and popover. | Before | After | | :----: | :---: | |  <br> Currently, hidden from owners |  <br> Never read-only for Admins | ### Resources [Open Figma →](https://www.figma.com/file/mfWie0YINLyiQBui4ddzhM/%F0%9F%94%92-and-6671-Give-full-control-over-default-branch-protections?node-id=1961%3A21528) <!-- triage-serverless v3 PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS SECTION --> *This page may contain information related to upcoming products, features and functionality. It is important to note that the information presented is for informational purposes only, so please do not rely on the information for purchasing or planning purposes. Just like with all projects, the items mentioned on the page are subject to change or delay, and the development, release, and timing of any products, features, or functionality remain at the sole discretion of GitLab Inc.* <!-- triage-serverless v3 PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS SECTION -->