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[sasekaninkuri]

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i am unable to clone my repos on my github

[LiteBrite82]

Thanks for posting in the GitHub Community, @sasekaninkuri !

We're happy you're here. You are more likely to get a useful response if you are posting your question in the applicable category, the Codespaces category is solely related to conversations around the GitHub product Codespaces. This question should be in the Repository category. I've gone ahead and moved it for you. Good luck!

[MillorJ]

If you're unable to clone your GitHub repositories, there could be several reasons for this issue. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem:

1.Check your internet connection:
Ensure your connection is stable and working.

2. Verify the repository URL:
   Ensure you're using the correct repository URL for cloning. You can find the correct URL by clicking the green "Code" button on the repository page and copying either the HTTPS or SSH URL.

3.Access Permissions:
Ensure you have the correct permissions to clone the repository. If it's a private repository, make sure you're logged in to the correct GitHub account that has access.

4.Authentication Issues:
If using HTTPS:
Ensure you're entering the correct GitHub username and personal access token (PAT) when prompted. GitHub no longer accepts passwords; you need to use a PAT.
If using SSH:
Make sure your SSH keys are correctly set up. You can test your SSH connection by running ssh -T git@github.com.

5.Check GitHub Status:
Verify that GitHub services are working correctly by checking the GitHub Status page.

6.Firewall/Antivirus Blocking:
Check if your firewall or antivirus software is blocking your connection to GitHub.

7.Command Syntax:
Ensure you're using the correct command. The syntax should look like this:
git clone https://github.com/username/repo.git
or
git clone git@github.com:username/repo.git
By addressing these points, you should be able to resolve the issue. If it persists, feel free to share any error messages for further assistance.

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