Rider NuGet Restore Failed

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Allow restore

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   1. Open Settings | Build, Execution, Deployment | NuGet
   2. Enable the restore options
   3. Right-click the solution and choose Restore NuGet packages
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Check sources

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   1. Confirm nuget.org and private feeds are listed and credentials are valid
   2. Run dotnet restore in a terminal to see the real error
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Clear caches

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   1. Run dotnet nuget locals all --clear
   2. Invalidate caches and delete .idea, then restore again
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

"NuGet restore failed", packages marked missing, or a wall of unresolved references after opening a solution.

Why it happens

• Automatic restore disabled in NuGet settings
• Private feed credentials missing or expired
• Offline or proxy blocking nuget.org
• Corrupt local NuGet cache or stale .idea state

This guide also covers

• rider nuget restore failed
• rider nuget not working
• rider packages not restoring

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