Problem with my website portfolio

[codeurluce]

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Hello,
For some time now, I haven't been able to view my online portfolio: https://codeurluce.github.io/Portfilio-lucien/
Since I uploaded it to GitHub, it's been working normally. But two weeks ago, I wanted to check my work because I had made a small update to my index.html file, and that's when I realized that GitHub.io wasn't working. However, the deployment was successful, and this isn't the first time I've updated my files. Since then, I've tried everything, but I still can't resolve the problem.
The problem is not related to the cache or the internet connection. I have cleared my browser cache, changed browsers, checked that my connection is good, and even tried using a different network.
I would be very happy if you could help me solve this problem.

Here's the error message I'm getting:
This site is inaccessible
codeurluce.github.io took too long to respond. Here are some tips:

Check your connection
Check your proxy and firewall (chrome-error://chromewebdata/#buttons)
Run Windows Network Diagnostics
ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT

Important links:
https://codeurluce.github.io/Portfilio-lucien/
https://github.com/codeurluce/Portfilio-lucien

[ShubhamGajera]

Hi @codeurluce — thanks for sharing all the details! You’ve already done a great job troubleshooting. Since your GitHub Actions show successful deployment but the site is timing out (ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT), here are a few things to check:

1. Check Repository Name (Important!)
   GitHub Pages URLs are case-sensitive, and I noticed your repo is named:

Portfilio-lucien

But the folder name has a typo — it says “Portfilio” instead of “Portfolio.” If you're trying to host your portfolio at:

https://codeurluce.github.io/Portfolio-lucien/

…then make sure the repo name matches that exactly.

Otherwise, you can access it here:
https://codeurluce.github.io/Portfilio-lucien/ (make sure this is intentional)

2. Repository Must Be Public
   Please ensure your repository Portfilio-lucien is set to Public — GitHub Pages won’t serve from a private repo.
   To check:

Go to your repo > Settings > General
Scroll down to the “Danger Zone” and confirm it's set to Public

3. Check GitHub Pages Settings
   Go to:

• Settings > Pages
• Make sure the Source is set to the correct branch (main) and root (/ (root) or /docs if applicable)
• If not, set it and click Save

4. Check for index.html
   Make sure that your index.html is at the root of your repo (or inside /docs if that’s your publish path).
   Without index.html, GitHub Pages will have nothing to serve.

5. Try Rebuilding
   Sometimes rebuilding helps:
   Make a small change (even just a comment) in index.html
   Commit and push
   It will trigger a new deployment

6. Use DNS Tools (Optional)
   If you're still seeing timeouts, try:
   https://dnschecker.org/
   Check if the GitHub domain is resolving from your region. Sometimes regional CDN caching issues can cause delays.

Let me know if it still doesn’t work after checking these — happy to take another look.

[SylviaOne]

good answer

[ritikkumar8z]

Hey! I checked your repo, and the issue seems to be with the repository name.

GitHub Pages is case-sensitive, and you’ve named the repo Portfilio-lucien (with an uppercase "P"), but you're trying to access it via:
👉 https://codeurluce.github.io/portfilio-lucien/ (with a lowercase "p").

To fix it, you have two options:

Rename your repo to all lowercase: portfilio-lucien
— OR —

Use the exact casing in the URL:
👉 https://codeurluce.github.io/Portfilio-lucien/

I tried that second link, and your site loads fine 🎉

Let me know if that works!

[ritikkumar8z]

Hey, I had the same issue before. Your repo name and URL seem fine, so that’s not the problem.

Most likely, GitHub Pages got stuck after the update. Try this:

1. Go to your repo → Settings → Pages
2. Change the source to None, save
3. Then switch it back to main branch, and save again

Wait 1–2 mins and refresh your link. Also, make sure index.html is in the root folder (not in a subfolder) and try adding a .nojekyll file just in case.

Let me know if that works — I’ve seen this fix the timeout issue before.

[kdinesh24]

Hello Lucien,

Thanks for sharing all the relevant information. I’ve reviewed your GitHub repository and the issue seems to be due to a small but critical detail: your repository name is misspelled.

Your GitHub Pages link is:

https://codeurluce.github.io/Portfilio-lucien/

But the word “Portfolio” in your repo name is spelled incorrectly as “Portfilio-lucien”. Since GitHub Pages uses the exact repository name for user and project sites (when hosted on github.io), the typo in the repository name directly affects the link.
Fix Steps:

Rename your repository from: Portfilio-lucien to Portfolio-lucien

You can do this from the GitHub repo settings (top right corner → "Settings" → "Rename").

Once renamed, GitHub will automatically update the Pages URL to:

https://codeurluce.github.io/Portfolio-lucien/

Wait a few minutes for GitHub Pages to re-propagate. Then, open the new URL in your browser.

🛠 Additional Recommendations:

After renaming, verify the deployment settings:

    Go to Settings > Pages

    Confirm the source branch is set to main and / (root) as the folder

Use your GitHub Pages custom domain field only if you’ve set up a domain; otherwise, leave it blank.

[codeurluce]

Hello everyone, thank you for your comments.
The index.html file is indeed located in the root directory. I've tried all the debugging methods, but the link still won't load.
I've checked that the folder name and the exact link in the URL are correct. I've changed the source to "unregistered," then "patiently," and moved it back to the main page, but still nothing. I'm not sure if I have a more general problem, such as a restriction in my country (Senegal). I've tried all the tips mentioned above, but nothing works. I see a screenshot of the exact URL and the time I reposted this message.

[readytotest]

I'm able to access your website. If you are still having the issue, then it's because of something related to your computer or network connection. Can you try to access your website from a mobile phone on a cellular connection (not the same wifi or internet connection your computer uses)? You can also ask a friend if they can access your website from a different location.

If everyone is able to view your site, except you, then you'll need to determine if it's your computer or network causing the issue. If you're using a laptop, the easiest thing to do would be to try to access your website using your computer at a different location/internet connection. If you still can't, then it's something with your computer. If you are able to access your website on your computer from a different location, then there's a problem with the internet/network.

[MattiaMDR]

your websiste work, if you are still having the issue, let us know

[codeurluce]

Thanks for your feedback. @MattiaMDR @readytotest

I sent the link to a friend to test with their Wi-Fi connection and mobile data. The result is identical to mine. We can't access it. It's strange that everyone keeps telling me my site is working, but I can't access it. I tested it on a cell phone with mobile data, but I can't access it. Is there a restriction depending on my country? I assume the reason you can do it is that you're not in the same country as me. I'll test it with a friend who is in France to see the result.
Here's a screenshot of my phone with an internet network other than Wi-Fi.

[ShubhamGajera]

Thanks for your feedback. @MattiaMDR @readytotest

I sent the link to a friend to test with their Wi-Fi connection and mobile data. The result is identical to mine. We can't access it. It's strange that everyone keeps telling me my site is working, but I can't access it. I tested it on a cell phone with mobile data, but I can't access it. Is there a restriction depending on my country? I assume the reason you can do it is that you're not in the same country as me. I'll test it with a friend who is in France to see the result. Here's a screenshot of my phone with an internet network other than Wi-Fi.

Thanks for the update! I understand the frustration — these kinds of regional issues can be tricky.
Just to confirm:
I tested your site from India, and it loads perfectly fine here on my laptop. Here's a screenshot for reference:

Since it's working in other regions but not for you — even after trying Wi-Fi and mobile data — this is most likely a regional DNS or routing issue.
Possible Solutions:

1->Use a VPN (like ProtonVPN or Windscribe) to connect through another country (e.g., France, US, or India) and check the site.
2->Try using Google DNS (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1):
On your device, change the DNS settings to use these and restart your browser.
This often resolves timeout issues caused by local DNS servers.
3->Check https://dnschecker.org/ with your domain to see global DNS status.
Let me know if you want help setting up a VPN or DNS — happy to guide you step-by-step!

[readytotest]

I'm in the USA and it works fine for me, so likely a regional or country specific issue. Are you able to use a VPN (even something with a free trial/free limited data if you don't have one) and select a different country IP?

[codeurluce]

My friend who is in France tells me the same thing as you, my site works perfectly at home, I will end up believing that it is perhaps a national problem, perhaps connectivity problems between my site and the national network.

[ShubhamGajera]

My friend who is in France tells me the same thing as you, my site works perfectly at home, I will end up believing that it is perhaps a national problem, perhaps connectivity problems between my site and the national network.

It looks like a regional issue — your site works fine in France and India , so the problem might be with your local ISP or network. Try using a VPN or switching to Google DNS (8.8.8.8) to access it.

[MattiaMDR]

@codeurluce i am in Italy, here it work

[codeurluce]

Thank you all for your help.
After using a VPN, my site works fine. However, I don't understand why I need a VPN to access it.
One thing is certain: this isn't a problem with github.io. I'll check the DNS to understand why I need a VPN to access the site.
Thank you all so much.

[MattiaMDR]

💙