Jenkins: Failed to connect to repository

Question

I\'m trying to connect jenkins on a github repo.

When I specify the Repo URL jenkins return the following error message:

Failed to connect to

Answer 1

In my case I resolved this issue by

• clicking button Add which is next to the "Credentials" text
• adding credentials (login and password)
• selecting these credentials on the popup menu, which is on the left of the Add button
• waiting for a couple of seconds

My environment was Jenkins installed in the Windows. The UI question was why the warning was placed before the tool to resolve it.