404 There isn't a GitHub Pages site here

[yulkin2002]

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Please help! I am at a loss as to why I keep getting the error. I followed this guide: [https://docs.github.com/en/pages/getting-started-with-github-pages/creating-a-github-pages-site#creating-your-site], but I keep getting the 404 error.
according to the settings/pages it appears that my domain is yulkin2002.github.io,
I do not see any button to either publish the site or view it and I am unable to access it via the above links.
What am I doing wrong?

[peppybug]

Rename your repo to yulkin2002.github.io if you want the shorter URL.

Make sure your index.html is in the root of the main branch.

Go to Settings > Pages and choose the correct branch and folder.

Remove any custom domain.

[codedbysoumyajit]

Sounds like you're hitting a common GitHub Pages snag with that 404! It's usually about how you've named your repository or where your files are.
Quick Fixes for Your 404

• For your main site (yulkin2002.github.io):
  • Your repository MUST be named yulkin2002.github.io. No other name works for this URL.
  • Make sure your index.html file is directly in the root of your main branch.
• For a project site (yulkin2002.github.io/nearby):
  • Your repository can be named nearby.
  • Go to that nearby repository's Settings > Pages.
  • Choose your main branch and / (root) folder (or /docs if your files are there) as the publishing source.
    Key Steps to Take
• Rename Your Repo: If you want yulkin2002.github.io, rename that specific repository to yulkin2002.github.io.
• Check index.html: Ensure index.html is in the right place (root of your chosen branch).
• Pages Settings: In your repo's Settings > Pages, double-check the "Branch" and "Folder" selections. If it's your main user page, remove any custom domain entries from there.
  GitHub Pages publishes automatically after you save your settings; no separate "publish" button. If it's not showing, peek at the "Actions" tab in your repo for any build errors.
  Hope this helps you get live!

[R41CY]

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You're likely running into one of these common GitHub Pages setup issues:

1. Check Repository Name

• If you're using a user site, the repo must be named:
  yulkin2002.github.io
• If you're using a project site, it can be any name, like nearby, and the URL will be:
  https://yulkin2002.github.io/nearby

2. Make Sure You Have an index.html

• GitHub Pages needs an index.html or README.md in the published branch (usually main).

3. Check Pages Settings

Go to your repo > Settings > Pages and confirm:

• Source branch is set (e.g., main or gh-pages)
• Folder is set to / (root) or /docs, depending on where your site files are

4. Custom Domain

If you're not using a custom domain, remove any value in Custom Domain to avoid redirect issues.

5. Wait a Few Minutes

After saving changes in Pages settings, wait 1–2 minutes. Then try the correct URL:

• https://yulkin2002.github.io/ (user site)
• or https://yulkin2002.github.io/nearby (project site)

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If it still fails, post your repo link here and I’ll take a look.

[vpexxi]

Oh, it bit me too the first time—GitHub Pages is picky about names, so you’ve basically got two options: if you want a user page at yulkin2002.github.io, your repo has to be literally named yulkin2002.github.io (no custom domain, just push an index.html to the main branch, save the Pages settings at root, and wait a few minutes for “Your site is published at…” to pop up). If instead you’re making a project page called “nearby,” leave the repo named nearby, clear out any custom-domain text, enable Pages (main branch → /root or /docs), and your site will show up at https://yulkin2002.github.io/nearby. Sticking “nearby.github.io” into the Custom Domains box just confuses GitHub, so pull that out and let it use the default URL. You should see the “View site” link appear in your Pages settings once it’s done building... hopefully lol

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[gauravborse1210]

If you want your site at yulkin2002.github.io, your repo must be named yulkin2002.github.io, with index.html in the root. Set GitHub Pages source to main and root folder, and don’t use a custom domain.
If you're hosting a project like yulkin2002.github.io/nearby, repo name can be nearby, and Pages source should still be main + root. Wait a minute after saving—no publish button needed.

[03musab]

Problem
The user followed GitHub’s guide to create a Pages site but sees a 404 error when visiting yulkin2002.github.io. They can't find a “publish” button and aren't sure what went wrong.

Root Causes
Several common missteps can lead to this:

Repository Name For a personal site at yulkin2002.github.io, the repository must be named exactly yulkin2002.github.io.

Missing index.html GitHub Pages requires an index.html (or README.md) in the root of the selected branch.

Incorrect Pages Settings In Settings > Pages, the source branch must be set (usually main) and the folder should be / (root) or /docs, depending on where your files are.

Custom Domain Conflicts If you're not using a custom domain, make sure the “Custom Domain” field is empty to avoid redirect issues.

Build Delay After saving your Pages settings, it can take 1–2 minutes for the site to go live. There’s no “publish” button—GitHub builds and deploys automatically.

Fix Steps
Rename your repository to yulkin2002.github.io if you want that URL.

Add an index.html file to the root of your main branch.

Go to Settings > Pages, select main as the source branch and / as the folder.

Clear any custom domain entries.

Wait a few minutes, then visit https://yulkin2002.github.io.

If the issue persists, check the “Actions” tab for build errors or share your repo link for community help.

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