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"label": "GitHub"
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---
keywords: ['github', 'push', 'repository', 'initialize', 'error']
slug: /initialize-github-repository
title: Initialize GitHub Repository
---

# Initialize GitHub Repository

When pushing code to GitHub, the following error may occur:

```js
Error pushing repository. Make sure your repository is initialized
```

This typically happens if the GitHub repository was not initialized correctly or if the project exceeds GitHub’s file size limits.

:::info[Prerequisites]
- Access to your GitHub account.
- A FlutterFlow project with GitHub integration enabled.
:::

Follow the steps below to initialize a GitHub repository:

1. **Create a New Repository**

- Go to **[GitHub](https://github.com/)** and click **New** to create a repository.
- Enable the option **Add a README file** during creation.

2. **Connect Repository to FlutterFlow**

- Open your FlutterFlow project.
- Navigate to **GitHub Integration** and follow the instructions to connect the new repository.

![](../assets/20250430121522561282.gif)

3. **Download and Inspect Your Project**

- Download the full source code from FlutterFlow.
- Navigate to the `assets` folder.
- Identify any files larger than **25MB**.

:::warning[Check Your Asset Size]
GitHub does not allow individual files larger than 25MB. Large image or video files may cause push failures.
:::


:::tip[Tips to Reduce Project Size]
- Use **network assets** instead of uploading large media files directly to FlutterFlow.
- Optimize images using tools like TinyPNG or ImageOptim before uploading.
:::

:::info[Additional Resources]
- **[Connect a GitHub Repo](/exporting/push-to-github/#connect-a-github-repo)**
- **[State Management](/concepts/state-management/)**
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keywords: ['deployment', 'github', 'repository', 'codemagic']
slug: /repository-head-deployment-failure
title: Repository Head Deployment Failure
---

# Repository Head Deployment Failure

This error may occur when deploying your FlutterFlow app to GitHub using Codemagic. The message `Failed to set the repository head` indicates a problem with repository access, configuration, or connectivity.

:::info[Prerequisites]
- A connected GitHub repository with appropriate access permissions.
- GitHub deployment enabled within FlutterFlow.
:::

**The Error Message**

```js
Failed to set the repository head
```
This message typically appears in the build log during deployment.

Below are the possible causes of this error:

- The GitHub repository does not exist or was deleted.
- The branch specified in build settings does not exist.
- Insufficient permissions to push or write to the branch.
- GitHub API or network connectivity issues.
- Local build errors in the codebase.

**Steps to Fix the Deployment Error:**

1. **Confirm the Repository Name**

Ensure the repository name in your FlutterFlow deployment settings exactly matches the name in GitHub.

2. **Verify the Branch**

Check that the branch exists in the repository and is correctly specified in your build settings. Avoid typos or casing mismatches.

3. **Review Repository Permissions**

Confirm that your GitHub account or connected GitHub App has push/write access to the repository and branch.

4. **Check Network Access**

Make sure your environment is not blocking GitHub via VPN, firewall, or DNS restrictions.

5. **Validate the Codebase Locally**

Run the downloaded Flutter project locally to confirm that it builds without errors.

:::info[Additional Resources]
- **[GitHub Deployment Overview](/deployment/deploy-from-github/#steps-to-deploy)**
- **[Codemagic Error Identification Guide](/codemagic-deployment-error-identification/)**
:::
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