In this guide, you’ll learn how to:
- Connect and authorize your GitHub account.
- Understand the permissions Rocket requests.
Before you begin
You’ll need:
- A Rocket project opened – rocket.new.
- An active GitHub account.
Link your GitHub account
1
Open code view and launch GitHub connection
To begin the integration:

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Open your project in Rocket and switch to the Code view.
Code view
- Click the GitHub icon: in the top-right toolbar of the code-view.


GitHub icon in code view
- A popup will appear prompting you to connect your GitHub account.
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Click the Connect button to begin.
GitHub connect popup
2
Authorize Rocket through GitHub
After clicking Connect, you’ll be redirected to GitHub’s authorization screen.

- Sign in to GitHub (if not signed in).
- Review the list of permissions.
- Click Authorize Rocket.new to allow access.


GitHub authorization screen
What permissions does Rocket request?
- Create new repositories on your behalf (for syncing projects).
- Read public and private repo names and metadata.
- Access your GitHub username and email address.
You did it!
Your GitHub account is now connected to Rocket.
Next, you can transfer your project and push updates - directly from code view.
Next, you can transfer your project and push updates - directly from code view.
Need help? We’re here for you.
Email us at support@rocket.new or join our Discord community to get help, share ideas, and connect with other creators.
Email us at support@rocket.new or join our Discord community to get help, share ideas, and connect with other creators.