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Bolt.new GitHub Sync Not Updating or Authentication Conflict

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Workaround available Bolt.new Updated November 14, 2026How we research

Quick answer

Reconfigure the Bolt GitHub App, or remove the credential if your GitHub account is tied to another Bolt account.

Most likely fix: Reinstall the GitHub App

How to fix it

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

  1. 1. Reinstall the GitHub App

    1. On the Bolt homepage, click GitHub below the chatbox
    2. Click Configure the GitHub App and select your account
    3. Click Install & Authorize
    Did this fix it?

  2. 2. Resolve an account conflict

    1. In the original account, reset your password using the GitHub email to add email login
    2. Log in with the email and password
    3. Go to Settings > Credentials and Delete GitHub
    4. Log in to the new Bolt account and reconnect GitHub
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

GitHub sync stops updating, or connecting GitHub fails because the account is already linked.

Why it happens

  • GitHub App not installed or authorized
  • Same GitHub account used for two Bolt accounts

This guide also covers

  • bolt.new github not syncing
  • bolt github authentication

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