FAQ
Frequently asked questions about GitOpsHQ — setup, deployments, governance, troubleshooting, and more.
Can't find your answer?
Check the Runbooks for step-by-step incident resolution, or the How-To Guides for task-oriented walkthroughs.
Getting Started
Clusters and Agents
Deployment and Releases
Promotion and Environments
HQ Variables
Governance and Policies
RBAC and Permissions
Troubleshooting Quick Reference
For detailed step-by-step resolution, see the full Runbooks.
| Symptom | Likely Cause | First Action |
|---|---|---|
| Agent shows Disconnected | Pod crash, network block, or expired token | kubectl get pods -n gitopshq-system |
| Release status is Failed | Template error or cluster rejection | Check delivery generator output |
| Promotion stage is Blocked | Freeze, missing approval, or OPA violation | Check promotion detail page |
| Webhooks not delivering | Endpoint down or HMAC mismatch | Check webhook delivery logs |
| OPA blocking release | Non-compliant values | Review violation details, fix values |
| Drift detected in production | Manual kubectl edit or bypassed pipeline | Identify drifted resources in dashboard |
| Chart pull failing | Expired registry credentials | Test connection in Settings > Registry |
| Action button is hidden/disabled | Missing permission grant | Check effective permissions for your role |