Sharing codespace with friends

[arminnz]

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I have created a repository where I have added collaborators to it as we are three who would like to study a subject and code the exercises. I have created a codespace (on main) so that everyone could use that for coding, however, I can only see the codespace and the collaborators can't see it. Is there a way for them to see the codespace as well?

[james-ecd]

Yes, your collaborators should be able to see the Codespace that you have created for your repository. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Make sure your collaborators have access to the repository: Before your collaborators can see the Codespace, they need to have access to the repository. Make sure that you have added them as collaborators or given them the appropriate permissions to access the repository.
2. Check the Codespaces tab: Your collaborators should be able to see the Codespace that you have created by going to the "Codespaces" tab of the repository. From there, they can access the Codespace and start coding.
3. Check permissions and access to the main branch: The Codespace may not be visible to your collaborators if they don't have the appropriate permissions or access to the main branch of the repository. Make sure that they have been granted access to the main branch.
4. Check the Codespace settings: It's possible that the visibility settings of the Codespace have been changed, which is preventing your collaborators from seeing it. Make sure that the Codespace is set to be visible to everyone who has access to the repository.

If none of the above steps work, it's possible that there may be a technical issue or bug. You can contact GitHub support for further assistance.

[PiyushYadav-RJIT]

I am unable to do so. I also want to create a codepace where I and one of my frient will be able to work together in codespace but even after adding him as a collaborator I am unable to do so.

[arminnz]

Thanks for this.

1. Yes they have access to the repository and they have cloned it on their own machine.
2. They've sent me screenshots that when they click on the codespace tab, it's empty over there.
3. They have access to the main branch as they have access to the text file and have created their own branches from the main.
4. How can I access the visibility settings for the codespace? all I see is the machine type, rename, export changes to a branch and open in..

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[KyleKyleCrocodile]

It's not the best way but it works:
https://docs.github.com/en/codespaces/developing-in-a-codespace/working-collaboratively-in-a-codespace

[maggesi]

I have the same problem.