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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +keywords: ['deployment', 'github', 'repository', 'codemagic'] |
| 3 | +slug: /resolve-github-repository-head-deployment-error |
| 4 | +title: Resolve Repository Head Deployment Error on GitHub |
| 5 | +--- |
| 6 | +# Resolve Repository Head Deployment Error on GitHub |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +When deploying your FlutterFlow app to the Apple App Store or Google Play via GitHub, you may encounter the message `Failed to set the repository head`. This typically means there's an issue with access permissions, a missing branch, or network configuration. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +This article outlines the possible causes and step-by-step instructions to fix this issue. |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +:::warning[Deployment Error] |
| 13 | +You may encounter the following error in your build log: |
| 14 | +``` |
| 15 | +Failed to set the repository head |
| 16 | +``` |
| 17 | +::: |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +Here are the possible causes of this error: |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | + - The GitHub repository does not exist or was deleted. |
| 22 | + - You do not have permission to access or write to the repository or the branch. |
| 23 | + - The branch specified in the build settings does not exist. |
| 24 | + - Network or API connectivity issues between GitHub and the deployment service. |
| 25 | + - The codebase contains build or structural errors that prevent deployment. |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +Use the steps below to resolve the error: |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +1. **Verify Repository Name** |
| 31 | + - Ensure the repository name in your FlutterFlow deployment settings matches the name in GitHub exactly. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +2. **Check Branch Name** |
| 34 | + - Make sure the branch you are deploying from exists in the repository. |
| 35 | + - Avoid typos and capitalization mismatches. |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +3. **Review Access Permissions** |
| 38 | + - Confirm you have push/write access to the repository and the specific branch. |
| 39 | + - If using a service account or GitHub App, ensure it has appropriate scopes. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +4. **Check Network Connectivity** |
| 42 | + - Ensure there are no firewall, VPN, or DNS settings interfering with GitHub access. |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +5. **Validate Code Locally** |
| 45 | + - Before deploying, ensure your project builds and runs successfully on your local machine. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +:::info[Additional Resources] |
| 49 | +- Learn more about **[setting up GitHub Deployment](/integrations/github/github-deployment-overview)**. |
| 50 | +- Refer to **[Codemagic Error Identification Guide](/testing/codemagic-identify-errors)** to classify other deployment failures. |
| 51 | +::: |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +By following these steps, you can resolve the repository head error and continue your GitHub deployment without interruptions. |
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