Github Pages site not detecting index.html

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byNikita Barsukov·Aug 7, 2024

If GitHub Pages don't see your index.html, follow these steps:

Double-check the index.html spelling (case-sensitive) and positioning. It should be at the repository root or in the docs folder.
Confirm the repo is public with Pages enabled in settings.
Using a custom domain? Verify your CNAME configuration.
Site builds might have a delay; you can refresh your browser cache.

Quick fix: Provide a trivial change and push the index.html for a new build.

A simple index.html:

<!-- HTML Skeleton. No magic, just bones. -->
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Page Title</title>
</head>
<body>
  <!-- Here be dragons... and your meaningful content -->
  Content here.
</body>
</html>

Make sure your index.html sports this skeleton, GitHub will feel its presence on the next push.

Time's mystery: GitHub settings might take a while to propagate. If immediate changes don't reflect, patience might be your best ally.

Frequent deployments: Keep the changes flowing. Multiple commits can initiate the build process required for GitHub Pages to recognize your index.html.

Jekyll Negation - .nojekyll: If Jekyll isn't your cup of tea, create a .nojekyll in the repo root. It steers clear of any Jekyll interference.

Repository Naming Convention: Naming your repo as <username>.github.io is crucial for GitHub Pages to smoothly serve your index.html.

Theme Configuration: If you use Jekyll themes, setting it up appropriately can aid in the index.html’s detection.

Health Check: Peek into the deployment status of your repository for any glitches hindering your site's publication.

Page Activation: Refer to repository settings to guarantee that GitHub Pages is on and ready to serve.

Understanding the issue

Potential Overlaps 📚

If README.md or index.md exist along with index.html in the repo root, GitHub Pages might serve them instead. Ensure your index.html isn't overshadowed.

No-Jekyll Zone 🚫

Placing a .nojekyll file in the repo's root solves Jekyll-related issues or bypass restrictions, aiding direct file serving and index.html recognition.

Deployment Traffic Lights 🚦

GitHub provides a Deployment status inside repository settings. If there's a hiccup in the build process or deployment, it's indicated here—a stop sign you can take immediate action upon.

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