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diff --git a/doc/topics/git/lfs/index.md b/doc/topics/git/lfs/index.md index 0851d3f6b50..ff5cfe0ac3e 100644 --- a/doc/topics/git/lfs/index.md +++ b/doc/topics/git/lfs/index.md @@ -161,6 +161,34 @@ Feature.disable(:include_lfs_blobs_in_archive) ## Troubleshooting +### Encountered `n` file(s) that should have been pointers, but weren't + +This error indicates the file (or files) are expected to be tracked by LFS, but for +some reason the repository is not tracking them as LFS. This issue can be one +potential reason for this error: +[Files not tracked with LFS when uploaded through the web interface](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/326342#note_586820485) + +To resolve the problem, migrate the affected file (or files) and push back to the repository: + +1. Migrate the file to LFS: + + ```shell + git lfs migrate import --yes --no-rewrite "<your-file>" + ``` + +1. Push back to your repository: + + ```shell + git push + ``` + +1. (Optional) Clean up your `.git` folder: + + ```shell + git reflog expire --expire-unreachable=now --all + git gc --prune=now + ``` + ### error: Repository or object not found There are a couple of reasons why this error can occur: |