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Fix CLI connection and setup errors

Recover public developer onboarding without private repository access.

Fix CLI connection and setup errors

Use the quickstart. Developer setup does not require Core cloning, GitHub tokens, private Composer packages, or local tenant databases. If an older guide asks for those, return to the public CLI path.

Find your symptom

SymptomNext step
nexia is not foundInstall Node.js 22+ and npm install --global @nexia/cli@alpha; reopen the terminal and check the npm executable path.
Browser approval expiresRun nexia login <project-id> again and approve the new code in the project console.
Sandbox is not ready or expiredOpen your project workspace page; wait for provisioning or renew the sandbox.
Local app cannot connectKeep nexia dev my-app running and use its loopback address. Check the project and workspace match.
App is bound to another projectRun nexia link my-app after approving the intended project. Verify the printed target.
Existing version has different contentsIncrease the version in nexia.json, validate, and submit again.
Connection is revokedSign in and approve a new CLI connection.

Report persistent errors at Developer Support, including OS, CLI version, project name, incident time, and sanitized reproduction steps. Never share tokens, passwords, or customer data.

Verify

Code example
Shell
nexia status
nexia validate my-app
Source of truth: docs/developers/content/en/troubleshooting/common-installation-errors.md