diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 3d81fd0c..cce85948 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> **Target Branch:** Please make sure the **base branch** dropdown above is set to **`dev`** (not `main`). All development work takes place on the `dev` branch.
+
 Hey there! So you want to contribute to a Firebase SDK? 
 Before you file this pull request, please read these guidelines:
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index f9b2c9b4..e84456dc 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -2,6 +2,19 @@ name: Continuous Integration
 on: pull_request
 jobs:
 
+  check_base_branch:
+    name: Check base branch
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+    - name: Verify target branch is dev
+      env:
+        BASE_REF: ${{ github.base_ref }}
+      run: |
+        if [[ "${BASE_REF}" != "dev" ]]; then
+          echo "::error title=Invalid Base Branch::Pull requests must target the 'dev' branch (currently targeting '${BASE_REF}'). Please edit this PR to change the base branch to 'dev'."
+          exit 1
+        fi
+
   module:
     name: Module build
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 0adaa5a9..45917cda 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -102,15 +102,15 @@ jobs:
       run: ./.github/scripts/publish_preflight_check.sh
 
     # We authorize this step with temporary GitHub App installation token that has
-    # write access to the master branch.
-    - name: Fast-forward master to dev
+    # write access to the main branch.
+    - name: Fast-forward main to dev
       run: |
         git checkout dev
         git pull origin dev
-        git checkout master
-        git pull origin master
+        git checkout main
+        git pull origin main
         git merge dev --ff-only
-        git push origin master
+        git push origin main
 
     # See: https://cli.github.com/manual/gh_release_create
     - name: Create release tag
@@ -122,4 +122,4 @@ jobs:
         gh release create "$RELEASE_VER" \
           --title "Firebase Admin Go SDK $RELEASE_VER" \
           --notes "$RELEASE_BODY" \
-          --target "master"
+          --target "main"
diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index b2d6d89a..757a4c76 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -69,7 +69,8 @@ The Firebase Admin Go SDK enables server-side (backend) applications to interact
 -   **DON'T:** Introduce new third-party dependencies without a strong, documented justification and team consensus.
 
 ## 9. Branch Creation
-- When creating a new barnch use the format `agentName-short-description`.
+- Always create new branches from the `dev` branch (never `main`).
+- When creating a new branch use the format `agentName-short-description`.
     * Example: `jules-auth-token-parsing`
     * Example: `gemini-add-storage-file-signer`
 
@@ -77,6 +78,7 @@ The Firebase Admin Go SDK enables server-side (backend) applications to interact
 ## 10. Commit and Pull Request Generation
 
 After implementing and testing a change, you may create a commit and pull request which must follow the following these rules:
+- Always target the `dev` branch as the base branch when creating a pull request (e.g., `gh pr create --base dev`). Never target `main`.
 
 ### Commit and Pull Request Title Format:
 Use the [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) specification: `type(scope): subject`
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 901fad26..0f94ee64 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -47,13 +47,13 @@ Great, we love hearing how we can improve our products! Share you idea through o
 ## <a name="submit"></a>Want to submit a pull request?
 
 Sweet, we'd love to accept your contribution!
-[Open a new pull request](https://github.com/firebase/firebase-admin-go/pull/new/master) and fill
+[Open a new pull request](https://github.com/firebase/firebase-admin-go/compare/dev...) and fill
 out the provided template.
 
 Make sure to create all your pull requests against the `dev` branch. All development
-work takes place on this branch, while the `master` branch is dedicated for released
+work takes place on this branch, while the `main` branch is dedicated for released
 stable code. This enables us to review and merge routine code changes, without
-impacting downstream applications that are building against our `master`
+impacting downstream applications that are building against our `main`
 branch.
 
 **If you want to implement a new feature, please open an issue with a proposal first so that we can
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ to checkout the sources of Firebase Admin SDK, and its dependencies:
 
 ```bash
 $ cd $GOPATH
-$ git clone https://github.com/firebase/firebase-admin-go.git src/firebase.google.com/go
+$ git clone -b dev https://github.com/firebase/firebase-admin-go.git src/firebase.google.com/go
 $ go get -d -t firebase.google.com/go/... # Install dependencies
 ```