# Private repo missing when creating a second project

> Re-authorize Mintlify with private-repo access so an existing private GitHub repository shows up in the onboarding repo picker for a new project.

When you create a second Mintlify project from the same private GitHub repository that already backs an existing project, the onboarding repo picker may not list that private repository. This happens because your initial GitHub authorization only granted the `public_repo` scope, and returning to onboarding reuses the existing authorization instead of prompting for private access again.

You can create separate projects from the same repository. Mintlify does not require a new repository per project. For combining multiple repositories into one site, see [Multi-repo setup](/guides/manage-your-site-deploy-multi-repo) instead.

## Re-authorize with private-repo access

Visit this URL while signed in to the Mintlify dashboard:

```
https://app.mintlify.com/api/onboarding/github/authorize?private=true
```

The `?private=true` query parameter requests the GitHub `repo` scope, which grants access to private repositories. GitHub prompts you to authorize the additional scope, then returns you to the dashboard.

After re-authorizing:

1. Return to the onboarding flow for your new project.
2. Reopen the repository picker. Your private repository is now selectable.
3. Continue onboarding to finish creating the second project.

## If the repository still doesn't appear

If the picker still doesn't list the repository after re-authorizing, the Mintlify GitHub App installation on that repository's organization may need to be updated to include it:

1. Open your [GitHub App settings](https://github.com/apps/mintlify/installations/new) and select the organization that owns the repository.
2. Under **Repository access**, either select **All repositories** or add the specific repository under **Only select repositories**.
3. Save the change and reopen the repo picker.

For a full reset of the GitHub App connection, see [GitHub App connection issues](/guides/manage-your-site-deploy-github#github-app-connection-issues).

## Related topics

- [GitLab](/guides/manage-your-site-deploy-gitlab)
- [GitHub](/docs/deploy/github.md)
- [Quickstart](/guides/get-started-quickstart)

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- [Analytics](./analytics-index.md)
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