Cannot transfer repository to another user

[adammatysiak]

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I have a repository that I want to transfer to another user. I performed this action many times but now I receive this message:

You don’t have the permission to create private repositories on USERNAME

I cannot find anything about this message.

[michaelccamilo]

At least you have an error message. I am trying to transfer an internal repo to a group inside my organization, and the only thing I got was a 422 response with no error message...

[lucaswhitman]

@adammatysiak did you ever figure this out or find a workaround?

[DeveloperWilliams]

The message you're receiving typically indicates that the user you're trying to transfer the repository to does not have permission to create private repositories, possibly due to account type or plan restrictions on their GitHub account. Here are a few things to check and consider:

User's Plan: Ensure that the user you're transferring the repository to has a GitHub plan that allows for private repositories. Free accounts are often restricted in the number of private repositories they can create or own.

Organization Permissions: If you are transferring the repository to an organization, ensure that you have the necessary permissions within that organization to create repositories. Also, check the organization's settings to make sure they allow repository creation by members.

Billing Issues: Sometimes, billing issues or limits can affect repository creation. Ensure that the target user or organization is not facing any billing-related restrictions.

Permissions and Roles: Make sure that the user you are transferring the repository to has accepted any necessary invitations to join your organization (if applicable) and has the appropriate permissions.

GitHub Support: If all the above steps are checked and the issue persists, it might be useful to contact GitHub support for assistance.

If none of these suggestions solve the problem, you can provide more details about the target user’s account type and permissions, and I can help further troubleshoot the issue.

[devjnr3]

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[gold-coding]

I understand your issue. The error message you're receiving indicates that you don't have the necessary permissions to create private repositories on the specified username.

Here are a few things you can try to resolve this problem:

Check your account permissions: Ensure that your account has the required permissions to create private repositories. This is typically determined by the organization or platform you're using (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, etc.). You may need to contact the account administrator or review your account settings to verify your permissions.

Transfer the repository to a different user: If you don't have the necessary permissions to transfer the repository to the desired username, you can try transferring it to a different user who has the required permissions. This may involve coordinating with the other user or an organization administrator.

Convert the repository to a public repository: If the repository you're trying to transfer doesn't contain any sensitive information, you can consider converting it to a public repository. This may allow you to bypass the permission issue, as public repositories are generally more accessible. However, make sure this is an appropriate solution for your use case.

Check the platform's documentation: Review the documentation provided by the platform you're using (e.g., GitHub, GitLab) for specific instructions on transferring repositories between users. There may be additional steps or requirements that you need to follow.

Contact platform support: If you're unable to resolve the issue after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to the platform's support team. They may be able to provide more information or assistance specific to your situation.