Jenkins can''t connect to Git repository

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I'm trying to set up Jenkins referencing a Git repository. However I get this strange error

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Any idea what is wrong. The repository works fine on my team mates computers.

What credentials is Jenkins using to connect? This is the first place I'd look if your "mates' " have access. — Tim Biegeleisen, Apr 20 '15 at 09:05
You are incorrect. I just tried to edit `Hangman.java` from GitHub and I was told that I do not have write access. You are definitely using credentials to access this repository. — Tim Biegeleisen, Apr 20 '15 at 09:12

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:51

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Even though your "mates" have access to the Goatic/hangman git repository, Jenkins does not as it is running under a different user. You can add credentials from the Jenkins admin screen by doing Manage Jenkins -> Configure System

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Have a look at this SO post for more information.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:51

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answered Apr 20 '15 at 09:13

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I had to change "Path to Git executable" and that fixed it – Michael Tot Korsgaard Apr 20 '15 at 09:25

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 20 '15 at 09:15

Possible assumptions for this error

Make sure you have permission to access this repo on jenkins server machine. you can check it by putting git clone http://repo.git on cmd or terminal whatever os you are using.

Make sure git installed on jenkins server or not,if not then you need to install git on jenkins server first,then try adding git repo to jenkins.

If git is installed on jenkins server machine then check PATH env variable has proper git binary executable point location

good looks - ran into this issue myself and realized I forgot to install git on the new instance — Joe, Nov 06 '18 at 02:14

Jenkins can''t connect to Git repository

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