error getting my files into the git hub

[sol220311]

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"I need to publish an academic website, but I'm encountering an error. It always shows a message saying something is wrong. This happens when I open my index.html and related folders — I can drag them into place, it starts loading, and then the error appears.

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I've gone ahead and moved this to the correct category for you, Pages. Good luck!

[GitByG4v]

If you're seeing an error when trying to publish your academic website, it could be due to a few common issues. First, make sure your index.html file is in the main/root folder most hosting services look for this file to start your site. Also, check that all your related folders (like css, js, or images) are correctly linked in your HTML and that the paths match the folder structure exactly. If you’re dragging the files into a platform (like GitHub Pages or Netlify), make sure you're uploading the full folder structure, not just the HTML file. Lastly, check the browser console for more detailed error messages they can help point out missing files or broken links.

[alihussnain1122]

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"I need to publish an academic website, but I'm encountering an error. It always shows a message saying something is wrong. This happens when I open my index.html and related folders — I can drag them into place, it starts loading, and then the error appears.

You can make new repository and also move your project into a new folder, this will resolve your issues.

[alihussnain1122]

You can make new repository and also move your project into a new folder, this will resolve your issues.

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