Hi @muhammadsaad1999,

This is a pretty common issue, but it usually comes down to checking a few technical details. GitHub has specific rules for when commits actually register on your contribution graph.

The culprit is almost always a Git email mismatch. If the email address configured on your local machine doesn't exactly match the one linked to your GitHub account, the commits will upload but won't be credited to your profile.
You can quickly check which email your local Git is using by running this command in your project terminal:
git log -1 --pretty=format:"%ae"
If it’s incorrect, you can fix it for future commits using:
git config --global user.email "your-email@example.com"

If your email configuration looks correct, the issue might be due to one of these three factors:

You are working on a Fork: Commits made inside a forked repository won't show up on your profile until they are actually merged into the original upstream project via a Pull Request.

The branch isn't the default one: GitHub only counts contributions that sit on the default branch (usually main or master). If you're committing to a secondary branch like dev, the green squares will only appear after you merge it into main.

Private contributions are hidden: If you're working on private repositories, they might be tracking fine but are just hidden from public view. Take a look at the Contribution settings dropdown menu (just above the top-right corner of your green calendar) and make sure "Private contributions" is checked.

I'd definitely recommend checking your local Git email first, as that's where the hitch usually is. Let me know if that does the trick!

Hi @MuhammadSaad199,

In addition to the excellent points already mentioned, here are a few other common reasons contributions may not appear on your profile:

• Commit email mismatch: Ensure the email used in your commits is verified and added to your GitHub account.
• Repository ownership: Contributions are counted when commits are made to the repository's default branch or the gh-pages branch. Activity in other branches may not appear until merged.
• Forked repositories: Commits made directly to a fork generally won't count until they are merged into the upstream repository.
• Private repositories: Contributions may be recorded but hidden unless you've enabled "Private contributions" in your profile settings.
• Recently pushed commits: Contribution graphs are not always updated instantly and may take some time to refresh.
• Organization repositories: Some organizations restrict contribution visibility, which can affect what appears on your profile.

You can also review GitHub's contribution criteria and compare your recent activity against those requirements.

If you're still having trouble, could you share:

• Whether the commits were made to your own repository or someone else's?
• Whether the repository is public or private?
• Whether the commits were made directly to the default branch?

That information will help narrow down the cause.