diff --git a/docs/integrations/github/github-apps.md b/docs/integrations/github/github-apps.md index cc84704799..495f789f7e 100644 --- a/docs/integrations/github/github-apps.md +++ b/docs/integrations/github/github-apps.md @@ -139,3 +139,13 @@ integration: - `Variables`: `Read & write` (if templates include GitHub Action Repository Variables) - `Secrets`: `Read & write` (if templates include GitHub Action Repository Secrets) - `Environments`: `Read & write` (if templates include GitHub Environments) + + ### Troubleshooting + + `HttpError: This endpoint requires you to be authenticated.` + +This message tends to wrap a `NotFoundError: No app installation found` under the hood, which +is the reuslt of not installing the app in your organization. Even if created via the `backstage-cli` +as a member and app manager of your organization, the app will not automatically install. You +must posses the `Owner` role in the organization to see the `Install` menu under your +app settings, then manually press `Install` to authorize the application.