GitHub doesn't show my commits in timeline

[amithm3]

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I recently removed my primary email from my old GitHub account and added it to my new one, while the various repositories i have committed to shows up in the respective repo as my new account, the timeline in my new Github account does not reflect the same.

EDIT: my old account is amith225 whose primary email was X, i removed X from amith225 and added it to my new account amithm3, the old repos which used to show commits as amith225 have changed and is correctly attributing it to amithm3, however this attribution is not shown in my profile timeline

[Kaisama]

GitHub timelines typically reflect the activities associated with the account in question, and this includes commits, pull requests, issues, and other interactions. When you made the switch from your old account to your new account, it's possible that the activity associated with your old email is still linked to the old account in the timeline.

To address this issue, you might want to consider the following steps:

1-Update Email in Git Config: Ensure that you've updated your Git configuration on your local machine to use the new email associated with your new GitHub account. You can use the following commands to update your email for Git:

git config --global user.email "your_new_email@example.com"

2-Re-Associate Commits: If you have old commits that were made with your old email and you'd like them to be attributed to your new account, you may need to re-associate those commits. This can involve rewriting Git history, which should be done carefully, especially if the repositories are shared with others.

You can use the git filter-branch command to rewrite Git history and replace old email addresses with the new one:

git filter-branch -f --env-filter "GIT_COMMITTER_EMAIL=new_email@example.com; GIT_AUTHOR_EMAIL=new_email@example.com;" -- --all

Be sure to back up your repositories before making any significant changes to Git history.

3-GitHub Email Settings: Double-check your GitHub account settings to ensure that your new email address is added and verified. You can go to your GitHub account settings, then to the "Emails" section, to add and verify your new email address.

4-Refresh or Wait: GitHub's timelines might take some time to fully update. If you've taken the steps above and your activity still isn't reflecting correctly in your new account's timeline, you might need to wait a bit longer for the changes to propagate through GitHub's systems.

5-Contact GitHub Support: If the issue persists and you've given it enough time, you can reach out to GitHub support for assistance. They might be able to help you troubleshoot and resolve the discrepancy in your timeline.

Remember that rewriting Git history can be complex and potentially impact collaborators and the integrity of the repository. Always make sure you have backups and are aware of the potential consequences before making significant changes.

[amithm3]

thanks for the reply

my old account is amith225 whose primary email was X, i removed X from amith225 and added it to my new account amithm3, the old repos which used to show commits as amith225 have changed and is correctly attributing it to amithm3, however this attribution is not shown in my profile timeline

its been a month since i had done the relevant changes and the timeline has not changed, i did not change my email id, i simply moved it to another account, and i do see the changes in the contributions, ie previously it showed my old account amith225 and after moving the email it shows amithm3 but this change is not shown in my timeline

[amithm3]

os and editor is not the problem, i am able to push new commits, my problem is the old commits

my old account is amith225 whose primary email was X, i removed X from amith225 and added it to my new account amithm3, the old repos which used to show commits as amith225 have changed and is correctly attributing it to amithm3, however this attribution is not shown in my profile timeline

i had done the relevant changes and the timeline has not changed, i did not change my email id, i simply moved it to another account, and i do see the changes in the contributions, ie previously it showed my old account amith225 and after moving the email it shows amithm3 but this change is not shown in my timeline

[0dayhunter]

The timeline of contributions on your GitHub profile is based on the email address associated with your commits. When you moved your primary email address from your old GitHub account (amith225) to your new account (amithm3), it might take some time for the changes to reflect on your new account's profile timeline.

Here are a few things you can do to help ensure that your contributions are accurately reflected on your new account's timeline:

1. Wait for Synchronization: GitHub's systems might take some time to fully synchronize and update the contribution data on your new account. This process is usually automated but might not be instant.

2. Double-check Email Addresses: Ensure that the email address you've set as primary on your new account (amithm3) is the same one you used for commits in the old repositories. GitHub associates contributions with specific email addresses, so the addresses should match.

3. Verify Commit Authorship: Double-check that the commits you're making are associated with the correct email address (the one you moved to your new account). You can check the email address associated with a commit by inspecting the commit metadata using git log.

4. Manual Git Configuration Check: In your local Git configuration, make sure the email address you're using to commit is the one associated with your new account. Run the following command in your repository directory to see your configured email:

   git config user.email
   

5. Update Identity on Commits: If you find that your commits are still being associated with your old email address, you might need to rewrite the commit history to update the author information. However, this process can be complex and should be approached with caution.

6. Reach Out to GitHub Support: If the issue persists and you're certain that your commits are associated with the correct email, you might consider reaching out to GitHub support for assistance.

Remember that the process of attributing contributions to the correct account can involve multiple factors, including the synchronization of data across GitHub's systems and your local Git configuration. It's a good practice to wait for some time to see if the contributions eventually appear on your new account's profile timeline.

[webguru0110]

When you change the email associated with your GitHub commits, GitHub should attribute those commits to the new account. However, this won't retroactively add them to the contribution graph on your profile page. Here's how you can attempt to resolve this:

1. Ensure the Email is Verified: After you've added the email address to your new GitHub account, ensure that you've verified it. GitHub won't attribute commits from an unverified email address.

2. Rebuild Contribution Graph:

   • Go to any repository on GitHub that you have previously committed to.
   • Identify a commit made with the old email address.
   • Fork the repository (if you haven't already).
   • Clone the forked repository to your local machine.
   • Use an interactive rebase to amend the commit. This won't change the content, but it will change the commit's hash, making GitHub recognize it as a new commit.

   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/REPOSITORY_NAME.git
   cd REPOSITORY_NAME
   git rebase -i COMMIT_HASH^

   Here, replace COMMIT_HASH with the hash of the commit you identified. When the text editor opens, change the word "pick" at the beginning of the line to "edit", save and close the editor.

   • Once the rebase starts and pauses for amending, just type:

   git commit --amend --no-edit
   git rebase --continue

   • Push the changes to your fork:

   git push origin main  # Replace 'main' with your branch name if it's different.

   • Create a pull request from your fork to the original repository. Once it's merged, the commit should appear in your contribution graph.

3. Repush Repositories: If you have repositories on your old account and you want those commits to count, you might have to repush them. Clone the repo, change the remote URL to a new repository in your new account, and push. This will essentially recreate the repository under your new account, and the commits should then count towards your contribution graph.

4. Private Contributions: If some of your contributions are in private repositories, make sure you've checked "Include private contributions on my profile" in the contribution settings of your new profile.

5. Contact GitHub Support: If after trying the above solutions, you still face issues, consider reaching out to GitHub Support. They're helpful and might offer a solution specific to your case.

Remember: It's crucial to ensure that any actions you take, especially rebasing and changing commit history, are coordinated with any collaborators, as it can disrupt the commit history and workflow for others.

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