Troubleshooting
Solutions to common issues you might encounter.
⏱️ 6 min read
Authentication Issues
"401 Unauthorized" Error
This usually means your API token is invalid or expired.
Solutions:
- Generate a new API token from the Tokens page
- Ensure you're using the correct username:
api - Check that the token has the required scopes
- Clear cached credentials in Visual Studio or NuGet config
"403 Forbidden" Error
Your token is valid but lacks permission for this action.
Solutions:
- Check the token's scopes match what you're trying to do
- For pushing packages, ensure
nuget:pushscope - For pulling containers, ensure
container:pullscope - Create a new token with correct scopes if needed
Can't Log In to Dashboard
Issues accessing your NugetHosting account.
Solutions:
- Use the Forgot Password link to reset
- Check your email for verification (if new account)
- If using 2FA, use a backup code if you lost your phone
- Clear browser cookies and try again
Package Issues
"Unable to load service index"
NuGet can't connect to the feed.
Solutions:
- Verify the feed URL:
https://nuget.nugethosting.com/v3/index.json - Check your internet connection
- Check if there's a firewall blocking the connection
- Try running
dotnet nuget list sourceto verify configuration
"Package version already exists"
You're trying to push a version that's already published.
Solutions:
- Increment the version number in your .csproj
- For testing, use pre-release versions (e.g.,
1.0.0-beta.1) - Delete the existing version from the dashboard first (not recommended for production)
"Package not found"
NuGet can't find your package.
Solutions:
- Ensure you're searching the correct source (NugetHosting, not nuget.org)
- Verify the package was uploaded in the dashboard
- Check spelling of the package name
- Wait a few seconds after upload for indexing
Container Issues
"denied: access forbidden"
Docker can't push or pull images.
Solutions:
- Run
docker login registry.nugethosting.comagain - Ensure token has
container:pushorcontainer:pullscope - Check that container registry is enabled for your plan
"manifest unknown"
The requested image tag doesn't exist.
Solutions:
- Verify the image name and tag are correct
- Check the Containers dashboard for available tags
- Ensure the image was pushed successfully
Getting Help
If you're still stuck:
Contact Support
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Community Forum
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Status Page
Check if there's a service outage at status.nugethosting.com