How to restore my deleted forked repository?

[dibya2804]

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Hi All,

I really need help in restoring my recent deleted forked repository, Can anyone please help me ?

Thanks!

[queenofcorgis]

A deleted repository can be restored within 90 days, unless the repository was part of a fork network that is not currently empty. A fork network consists of a parent repository, the repository's forks, and forks of the repository's forks. If your repository was part of a fork network, it cannot be restored unless every other repository in the network is deleted or has been detached from the network. For more information about forks, see About forks.

If you want to restore a repository that was part of a fork network that is not currently empty, you can contact us through the GitHub Support portal.

[datumradix]

@dibya2804 Any luck?

[oar06g]

Go to settings and in the left section below there is a section called Deleted Repo.

[ultimateebeast]

Hi,

Unfortunately, once a forked repository is deleted from your account, GitHub does not provide a direct way to restore it. However, if you still have the original repository URL or the upstream repository, you can fork it again to recreate your fork.

If you had any local clones, you can also push those back to a new fork.

Let me know if you need assistance with any of these steps.

[dibya2804]

Thank you all for all the support!

Finally this worked for me :
"Leave fork network” to detach your repository from its parent. You can find this option under:
Settings > Danger Zone > Leave fork network
Once you leave the fork network, you will be able to change the repository visibility to private." you will be able to.