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How can i recover my deleted github repository #176017
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Select Topic AreaQuestion BodyI recently deleted my repository but before i deleted , i created a fork of it forgetting that the fork only contains the code the default branch. Copilot said that repositories can only be restored by the owner if they had no fork. So with that i deleted the fork too and it also recommended to wait until an hour for the github system to update. I appreciate all the help i can get. Thank you |
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Hey, This happens because the repository was part of a fork network when it was deleted. Once the system flags that, it automatically locks the self-restore option. You did the right thing by contacting GitHub Support. They are the only ones who can manually restore it for you in this case. It can take a few days for them to reply, but you're in the right queue. They should be able to get it back for you. |
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I will then wait a few more days. I just hope my ticket gets considered because the work on that repository was very valuable. |
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How long will this take, |
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Mostly few days if they dont respond do the process again |
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Yes, you can usually recover a deleted GitHub repository, but with some conditions. You have 90 days to restore a deleted repository from your personal account. After 90 days, it is permanently deleted. How to Restore It: In the left sidebar, click Repositories. Click on Deleted repositories. Find the repository you want to recover and click Restore. Key Limitations: Forks: You cannot restore a deleted fork if the original (upstream) repository still exists. Name Availability: You can't restore a repository if you've already created a new repository with the same name. |
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The name is ofcourse still available |
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It has been restored. I thank that guy from support. |
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Hey,
This happens because the repository was part of a fork network when it was deleted. Once the system flags that, it automatically locks the self-restore option.
You did the right thing by contacting GitHub Support. They are the only ones who can manually restore it for you in this case.
It can take a few days for them to reply, but you're in the right queue. They should be able to get it back for you.