Fatal Error : Can't resolve host github.com

Question

I am trying to push files to my remote repository from my local repository and I see this

fatal error : fatal: unable to access 'https://github.com/vinivasundharan/abcd.git/': Couldn't resolve host 'github.com'

My computer is not using any Proxy because I have seen methods to resolve the issue when Proxy is being used.

I have tried the solutions from this and this. But both doesn't seem to help. My system has an active internet connection using Windows 7.

UPDATE

git config -l returns the following. I had to post it because I do not what exaclty this means

core.symlinks=false
core.autocrlf=true
color.diff=auto
color.status=auto
color.branch=auto
color.interactive=true
help.format=html
http.sslcainfo=C:/Users/vav9sw/AppData/Local/Programs/Git/mingw64/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt
diff.astextplain.textconv=astextplain
rebase.autosquash=true
user.name=xyz
[email protected]
core.repositoryformatversion=0
core.filemode=false
core.bare=false
core.logallrefupdates=true
core.symlinks=false
core.ignorecase=true
core.hidedotfiles=dotGitOnly
remote.origin.url=https://github.com/vinivasundharan/abcd.git
remote.origin.fetch=+refs/heads/*:refs/remotes/origin/*`

EDIT

Just to make sure that i have followed the steps to Upload the file to GitHub check the attached image to see the steps i have followed.

yes. I can visit the website. i cant see any files in the folder though — Vini
– Vini, Commented Nov 12, 2015 at 9:11
It seems more like a DNS issue. Does ping github.com work from the command prompt? If not, the problem is with your network/network settings. — John Szakmeister
– John Szakmeister, Commented Nov 12, 2015 at 9:29

Ranvijay sachan · Accepted Answer · 2016-09-15 12:30:16Z

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This solved my problem:

http version:

git config --global --unset http.proxy

https version:

git config --global --unset https.proxy

answered Sep 15, 2016 at 12:30

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hhkaos Over a year ago

Me neither, by the way I'm using Mac

hjpotter92 · Accepted Answer · 2015-11-12 09:15:57Z

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In Windows, if you've any third party firewall (or internet activity monitor) installed, then configure them to allow your client to access outside connection.

If there aren't any 3rd part firewallls, then go to control panel, search for firewall. Inside the firewall panel, select Add a new exception (or similar option). Allow the git client both inbound and outbound access.

answered Nov 12, 2015 at 9:15

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Vini Over a year ago

I do not have access tot he firewall settings in my system . :( Maybe it is possible that that is the issue. So it ends up in such a way that I will not be able to use github.

Vini Over a year ago

I am sorry I cant accept this as the answer as I could never check if this solution would achieve what I am looking for..

GintsGints · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-17 18:45:26Z

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I recomend you to switch to ssh.

You can get github ssh link from same place where https one. Then you just have to generate/add your ssh key to github profile. And that's it.

answered Mar 17, 2016 at 18:45

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Chris Owens · Accepted Answer · 2020-08-16 10:02:51Z

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I had a similar issue using the GitHub client on Windows 10. Running as administrator seemed to fix it.

answered Aug 16, 2020 at 10:02

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