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Through the github web interface I created a new repository. I forgot to chose some options at creation time and thought I'd delete the new, empty repository and start again.
I deleted the repository but now cannot create a new repository with the same name as one that was deleted. I get a 'Name already exists on this account' error when I try.
I don't know if this is a permanent matter (i.e. I can never create a new repository named the same as one that has been deleted) or just a temporary matter perhaps due to some information being cached which will later be cleared.
Can I create a github repository named the same as one that existed but was deleted?
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The repository name has to be unique to your account. That means that someone else can have a repository on GitHub named my-awesome-repo , and you can have one as well. You cannot however have two repos by the same name under your account. Choose a descriptive name based on your project.
Cannot re-create a deleted repository.
Deleting a repository will permanently delete release attachments and team permissions. This action cannot be undone. Deleting a private repository will delete all forks of the repository.
Can the owner of the repo see when someone clones it? No, they cannot. If I go to one of your repositories and clone it to my local hard drive, the owner will not be able to view that activity.
You certainly should be able to create a new one with the same name. I'm fairly sure I've done this before.
I'd leave it for 5/10 minutes and try again if I were you.
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