Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the repository upload token found?

The unique repository upload token is found on the settings page of your project. You need write access to view this token.

Bitbucket: https://codecov.io/bitbucket/<owner>/<repo>/settings
Github: https://codecov.io/github/<owner>/<repo>/settings
Gitlab: https://codecov.io/gitlab/<owner>/<repo>/settings

The upload token is required for all uploads, except originating from public projects using Travis-CI, Circle CI, Azure, Github Actions.

Is there a limit to the number of uploads per commit?

Yes, currently Codecov supports a maximum of 150 uploads per commit. Sending over this limit is extremely uncommon, but if you are running into this issue, you can

1. ensure that you are not uploading to Codecov for nightly builds (if the commit is not changing)
2. upload multiple coverage reports in the same Codecov upload step

How do I add new users to my repository?

For public repositories: Codecov uses GitHub/Bitbucket/GitLab API's to authorize users. No setup is necessary.

For private repositories: Users will need a seat license to access. A "user" is anyone who authors a pull request or merge request on a private repo with Codecov coverage, or accesses advanced features on Codecov.io for a private repo.

These private repository users can be managed at:

Github: https://codecov.io/account/github/<owner>/users
Gitlab: https://codecov.io/account/gitlab/<owner>/users
Bitbucket: https://codecov.io/account/bitbucket/<owner>/users

Exception: if you are using our service through Github Marketplace, in which case you can add more users on your Github Marketplace page.

Do I need to setup a codecov.yml to get Codecov to function?

No, Codecov will work without a yaml under its default settings Please see the About the Codecov yaml page for further information on the default settings and how to configure the yaml further.

What languages does Codecov support?

See Supported Languages

Will Codecov work with my CI provider?

See the List of CI Providers that work with Codecov out of the box, but all CI providers are able to be detected.

Additionally, you can read more about how Codecov fits in with your CI provider in the CI Provider Relationship

Will Codecov work with my repository provider?

Codecov works with Bitbucket, GitLab, and GitHub; and supports each provider's on-premises offering.

How do I change the user that posts pull request comments?

Please see Team Bot .

Why are my commit messages and user avatars missing?

Please see Team Bot.

What's the difference between "codecov/project" and "codecov/patch"?

Please see Commits Status.

Does Codecov merge reports for multiple containers and/or CI providers?

Yes. See Merging Reports.

Can we group reports based on the type of tests?

Yes. See Flags.

Is there an on-premise version of Codecov?

Yes. See Enterprise docs.

Can I fail the CI build if coverage drops?

No. We use Commit Statuses too, and do not fail builds.

How does Codecov run the tests?

It does not run CI. Learn more.

Where are my other branches?

Codecov only shows branches and commits when content is uploaded to these resources. We are planning to show all resources and become more synchronous with your repository.

All pull requests sync up: merged, open, and closed. Our first step in to sync all references.

How does Codecov interact with my source code?

Please read https://codecov.io/site/security#does-codecov-store-source-code

How is coverage calculated?

Each language may calculate coverage differently, but for the sake of consistency Codecov will calculate coverage percentage as:

round((hits / (hits + partials + misses)) * 100, 5) = Coverage Ratio

Note: Partials are considered a full miss, regardless of the number of branches hit or missed.

Where are all my commits/branches/pulls?

Codecov only shows commits that have uploaded coverage reports. Therefore, when you link a new project Codecov will be empty, with no content.

• Branches will show up when a commit is uploaded on that branch.
• Pull requests are synced, regardless of having a coverage report uploaded. The sync will occur upon the first pull request webhook sent from GitHub to Codecov.

Note that Pull Requests that do not have coverage uploaded for the base commit will not be viewable. In order to view coverage information for a Pull Request, by default, coverage reports must be uploaded for both the base and head commits.

Where are my older commits? (My project dashboard doesn't show any commit data in the line graph)

Codecov only shows commits that have uploaded coverage reports and are six months or less old.

If a repository has no commits younger than six months, the project's coverage line graph on codecov can appear empty.

[Github Users] Can we use a Github App instead an Oauth App to connect to Github?

Github apps allow more granular admin access for Codecov around specific repos only and specific Github organizations, among other features. Read more here.

As of 2019, we support use of Github Apps through the Codecov Github Marketplace listing

[Github Users] Why am I getting two Codecov comments on my PR's?

This is likely a team bot issue, which you can read here

Is there a discount for education organizations?

Yes! We offer full discounts for students via our Github Student Pack, even as part of a private organization!

For universities, boot camp, or other educational organizations, please send an email to [email protected] for access.

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