no workflow after push

[javyduck]

Select Topic Area

Question

Body

after i push the new version of my page, there is no workflow for that commit (previous it will run the default workflow for page, i.e., pages-build-deployment), and thus the page is not deployed and shows 404, how could i solve it?

[leonardorifeli]

Hello @javyduck

If your GitHub Pages site is not deploying after a push and there is no pages-build-deployment workflow running, there are a few possible reasons for this issue. Here’s how you can troubleshoot and fix it:

Possible Causes & Fixes

1. Check GitHub Actions and Pages Settings

• Go to your repository settings → Pages.
• Ensure that the GitHub Actions (workflow) is selected as the deployment source.
• If you see a message like "Your site is being built from an outdated workflow", click the button to update it.

2. Manually Trigger a Workflow Run

If the workflow is not running automatically, you can manually trigger it:

1. Go to the Actions tab in your repository.
2. Look for the pages-build-deployment workflow.
3. If it is not running, click on the latest commit and check the logs.
4. If there’s no workflow, you can force a redeployment by:
   • Making a small change and pushing again.
   • Running this command in your local repository:

     git commit --allow-empty -m "Trigger GitHub Pages build"
     git push

3. Verify the GitHub Actions Permissions

• Go to Settings → Actions → General.
• Under "Workflow permissions", make sure "Read and write permissions" is selected.
• Ensure that "Allow GitHub Actions to create and approve pull requests" is enabled.

4. Ensure the Branch and Directory Are Correct

• Go to Settings → Pages.
• Verify that the correct branch is selected for deployment.
• If you are using a custom folder (e.g., /docs), make sure it contains the necessary files (index.html or README.md).

5. Check If There Are Any Pending GitHub Status Issues

Sometimes GitHub Pages deployments are delayed due to GitHub service issues. You can check the GitHub Status page to see if there are ongoing issues (this has happened to me \o/).

6. Delete and Reconfigure GitHub Pages

If the issue persists, try the following:

1. Go to Settings → Pages.
2. Disable GitHub Pages by setting the source to "None."
3. Save the settings, wait a few seconds, then re-enable GitHub Pages with the correct branch and directory.

Conclusion

If your site is not deploying, the most common fixes are:

• Manually triggering a deployment (git commit --allow-empty -m "Trigger deploy" && git push).
• Checking GitHub Actions permissions and settings.
• Ensuring the correct branch and directory are selected.
• Reconfiguring GitHub Pages if necessary.

I hope I helped.