# Can't set upstream branch to github on Raspberry Pi
**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-set-upstream-branch-to-github-on-raspberry-pi/85281
**Category:** General
**Created:** [7 February 2024 07:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-set-upstream-branch-to-github-on-raspberry-pi/85281 "2024-02-07T07:22:58Z")
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### Author:  [@basti188bu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/basti188bu)
#### Post date: [7 February 2024 07:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-set-upstream-branch-to-github-on-raspberry-pi/85281/1 "2024-02-07T07:22:58Z")
Hello,
i'm trying to connect node-red on my RaspberryPi with Github, but it doesn't work as expected.
I generate a ssh-key in Node-Red and add it to GitHub Repository under Settings -\> Deploy Keys.
I set up the right path for the repository in Node-Red. I generate a token on the Github Page, but when i try to push the project via commit history i don't get the authentication popup window to fill in my username and the generated token.
the log shows the error:
"could not read username for "[https://github.com](https://github.com)".
The strange thing is, i did the exact same steps on my windows pc and it worked without any issues.
Thanks in advance for the help.
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [7 May 2024 07:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-set-upstream-branch-to-github-on-raspberry-pi/85281/2 "2024-05-07T07:23:31Z")
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