Unable to access shared private repository from android studio

[RanjeetConduent]

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Unable to clone android shared project

[Piyushh10]

If you're unable to access a private shared repository in Android Studio, try these steps:

1. Check Your GitHub Access Permissions
   Ensure the repo owner has granted you proper access (Collaborator or Organization member).

Verify by visiting the repo URL in a browser while logged into your GitHub account.

2. Use the Correct Authentication Method
   HTTPS (Recommended for Most Users)
   In Android Studio:

Go to File → New → Project from Version Control → Git.

Paste the HTTPS URL of the repo (e.g., https://github.com/username/repo.git).

When prompted, log in with:

Your GitHub username and a Personal Access Token (PAT) (required since GitHub deprecated password auth).

Create a PAT with repo permissions.

3. Clear Credentials & Retry
   Clear cached credentials via Control Panel → Credential Manager → Windows Credentials.

4. Debug Git Errors
   Run in terminal:

sh
git ls-remote https://github.com/username/repo.git
If this fails, your token/SSH setup is incorrect.

5. Android Studio-Specific Fixes
   Invalidate Caches: File → Invalidate Caches / Restart.

Update Git in Android Studio:

File → Settings → Version Control → Git → Ensure path is correct (e.g., /usr/bin/git).

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Share the error message (if any) for targeted help!

[RanjeetConduent]

Thanks, Now I am able to clone private shared repository.

[RokeJulianLockhart]

@Piyushh10, with android-studio-2025.3.1.8-1.fc43, I don't see “File”, much less “New”:

…and the available equivalent of “Clone Repository” → “Git” doesn't work with a private organisation repository, even when I authenticate with GitHub:

Retroactive Modification On T21:52+00:00

gh CLI worked.

[RanjeetConduent]

Getting this error