Google Colab cannot access Github private repositories

Question

I'm trying to save my colab notebook to a private Github repository, but it, and all of my other private repositories, do not appear in the dropdown list when I click "Save a copy to Github." Any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

I encountered the same problem. You should give colab access to your private data to fix it:

1. Go to colab main page colab.research.google.com.
2. Go to GitHub tab.
3. Check the checkbox with the label "include private repos".
4. Then colab will request access to your private GitHub data, you should provide it.
5. After this you should see private repos in a list when you try to save a notebook in GitHub.

Answer 2

Update: Colab now supports Github private repositories.