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Bolt.new GitHub Sync Not Working

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November 15, 2026
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RUNBOOK · bolt-new/github-sync-not-working2 FIXES

// quick answer

Reauthorize the GitHub app from the Bolt homepage. If one GitHub account is linked to two Bolt accounts, remove the link from the old account first.

Most likely fix: Reauthorize the GitHub app

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

  1. FIX 1Reauthorize the GitHub app

    1. 01Bolt homepage > GitHub below the chatbox
    2. 02Click Configure the GitHub App
    3. 03Select your account > Install & Authorize
    Did this fix it?
  2. FIX 2Fix account conflict

    1. 01In the original account reset password and log out
    2. 02Log back in, Settings > Credentials > GitHub > Delete
    3. 03Connect from the new account
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

Changes do not appear in GitHub or the connection fails.

Why it happens

  • C-01Stale GitHub connection
  • C-02Same GitHub account linked to two Bolt accounts

// this guide also covers

  • bolt.new github sync not working
  • bolt.new github not connecting

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