Pushing code from github desktop doesn´t work

[irena10]

Hello, I’m new to GitHub and trying to push my code using GitHub Desktop. I created a repository called “Monte” on GitHub and set up the same repository in GitHub Desktop. I can see the changes in GitHub Desktop, but when I try to push the code to GitHub, it doesn’t update. Any ideas on what might be wrong?

[CloneOfAlex]

Welcome to GitHub! If you're seeing changes in GitHub Desktop but they are not updating on GitHub when you push, here are a few things to check and troubleshoot:

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1. Verify Repository Connection

Make sure your GitHub Desktop is correctly linked to your GitHub repository:

• Open GitHub Desktop.
• Click on Repository → Repository Settings.
• Under Remote, check that the URL matches your GitHub repo:
  https://github.com/your-username/Monte.git
• If it's incorrect, click Edit and enter the correct URL.

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2. Ensure You Are on the Correct Branch

• Look at the current branch in GitHub Desktop.
• If you meant to push to main (or another branch), make sure you are actually on that branch.

To check:

• Click on the Current Branch button in GitHub Desktop.
• If you're on a different branch, switch to main (or your desired branch) and try pushing again.

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3. Check for Local Commits

• In GitHub Desktop, go to the History tab.
• If your changes are in the "Changes" tab but not in History, they have not been committed yet.

To commit them:

1. Write a commit message (something like "Initial commit").
2. Click Commit to main.
3. Click Push origin to send the changes to GitHub.

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4. Pull Before Pushing

If someone else made changes to the repository, you may need to pull the latest changes before pushing:

• Click Fetch origin in GitHub Desktop.
• If updates are available, click Pull origin before trying to push again.

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5. Check for Authentication Issues

If your push fails, you might see an authentication error. To fix it:

1. Go to File → Options in GitHub Desktop.
2. Under Accounts, make sure you're signed in to GitHub.
3. If needed, log out and back in to refresh your authentication.

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6. Try Pushing via Command Line

If GitHub Desktop isn’t working, try pushing using Git Bash (or Terminal):

1. Open Git Bash (Right-click inside your repository folder and choose "Git Bash Here").
2. Run the following commands:

   git status
   git add .
   git commit -m "Manual commit"
   git push origin main

3. If this works, GitHub Desktop may be experiencing a temporary issue.

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7. Check for Repository Visibility

• If your repository is private, ensure you are logged into GitHub Desktop with the correct GitHub account.
• If you created the repo on GitHub but didn’t clone it properly, you may need to set the remote manually.

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8. Remove and Re-add the Remote

If the issue persists, remove and re-add the remote repository:

git remote remove origin
git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/Monte.git
git push -u origin main

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Final Steps

• Restart GitHub Desktop.
• Try again with Commit → Push.

If you still have trouble, let me know what error message you see! 🚀

[irena10]

I follow the steps that you recommended. And I have problem with step 3-the "History" panel does not show any change, not even after a fetch or pull. So all changes are in "Changes"

[Karam-Abbas]

I think, you have no single commit as the repo is new, that's why history is empty. Run the following commands in the terminal with the respective repo's directory opened in it.

git add .
git commit -m "Init Repo"
git push

This will create your first commit and all your files+changes will show up on the GitHub too, hope this helps.

[dillon-broaders]

[8gudbits]

Rename the local folder to something like repository.temp then from GitHub desktop, pull the repository from the account. Now move the added/changed files from repository.temp to the downloaded folder, that should fix the issue.

[neerajc0des]

If you're seeing changes in GitHub Desktop but nothing updates on GitHub after pushing, here are a few quick things to check:

✅ Check the repo URL:
Make sure the local repo is connected to the correct GitHub repo (named "Monte").
Go to Repository > Repository Settings in GitHub Desktop and verify the "Remote" URL.

✅ Did you commit your changes?
GitHub Desktop only pushes committed changes. Click "Commit to main/master" first, then push.

✅ Check the branch name:
You might be committing to a branch that’s not main. Check which branch you're on and make sure it matches the GitHub repo default.

🔁 Try “Fetch origin” or “Push origin” again:
Sometimes a refresh or manual push helps if it got stuck.

If none of that works, feel free to drop a screenshot — happy to help further!