I created a repository on my github profile but it doesn't show up in the overview.

[mofneko]

Discussion Type

Question

Discussion Content

I created a repository on my github profile, but it doesn't show up in the overview. Is there a setting I can use to fix this?

[ericli2333]

press the customize pins to pin the repos you want to show may help.

[mofneko]

No, my github profile itself is not displayed. I made sure I hadn't made any mistakes in the configuration, created a profile under a different account, and checked that it was displayed. Then I transferred the repository to the account I want to display the profile in and changed the name, but it still didn't appear.

[ericli2333]

You may need to check whether the repo is public.

[mofneko]

I also confirmed that the repo is public. To repeat, I created a repository under a different account, checked that it worked, but when I transferred and renamed it, it was not displayed.

[ulugbek101]

repo should be public and named exactly as your username containing README.md

[mecodeatlas]

Thanks for posting in the GitHub Community, @mofneko!

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 Discussions category is solely related to conversations around the GitHub product Discussions. This question should be in the Repositories category. I've gone ahead and moved it for you. Good luck!

[github-actions[bot]]

🕒 Discussion Activity Reminder 🕒

This Discussion has been labeled as dormant by an automated system for having no activity in the last 60 days. Please consider one the following actions:

1️⃣ Close as Out of Date: If the topic is no longer relevant, close the Discussion as out of date at the bottom of the page.

2️⃣ Provide More Information: Share additional details or context — or let the community know if you've found a solution on your own.

3️⃣ Mark a Reply as Answer: If your question has been answered by a reply, mark the most helpful reply as the solution.

Note: This dormant notification will only apply to Discussions with the Question label. To learn more, see our recent announcement.

Thank you for helping bring this Discussion to a resolution! 💬

[Ola157]

I ran into a similar issue recently when I mistakenly created a private repository. Private repos don’t show up on your public GitHub profile overview, so that might be the reason.

Also, GitHub only shows repos in your overview if they have some activity like a README or a recent commit. So make sure you’ve added something to it.

You can also check your profile settings and see what’s showing under the repositories section.

[Kushan2k]

If you created the repository as "Private," it won't be publicly visible on your profile overview unless you explicitly pin it (see below) or if you're logged in and viewing your own profile. Public repositories are generally shown by default. Sometimes, if you've just created a repository and haven't added any files (like a README.md, code, or made any commits), it might not immediately show up in prominent places on your profile. GitHub often prioritizes repositories with activity.

If your entire GitHub profile is set to "private," it hides a lot of your activity, including your repositories, from others. While you would still see them when logged in, others wouldn't.

[Dcoderath]

simply do that when you create any new repositories click on the add button to add readme.md file.

[holakirr]

Hi!
There are a few common reasons why your repository might not show up in your profile overview:
• Check if the repository is public. Private repositories won’t appear in your public profile overview.
• Pin the repository to your profile. By default, only a few repositories are shown. You can manually choose which ones appear:
1. Go to your GitHub profile.
2. In the “Popular repositories” or “Pinned” section, click “Customize your pins”.
3. Select the repositories you want to display (up to 6) and save.
• Make sure the repository isn’t a fork. Forked repositories might not always show up unless you contribute to them.
• Verify your commits are linked to your GitHub account. If you made commits with a different email address, they might not be associated with your profile.
• Wait a little. Sometimes it takes a few minutes for new repositories to appear in your overview.
If none of these steps help, try logging out and back in, or clearing your browser cache. If the problem persists, you can contact GitHub Support.
Let me know if you need more detailed instructions!