---
title: "I'm seeing a 'GitHub and dbt latest permissions' error"
source: dbt Core Documentation
source_url: https://github.com/dbt-labs/docs.getdbt.com
licence: Apache-2.0
domain: data-and-analysis
subdomain: dbt-docs
date_added: 2026-04-25
---

If you see the error `This account needs to accept the latest permissions for the dbt GitHub App` in <Constant name="dbt" /> &mdash; this usually occurs when the permissions for the <Constant name="dbt" /> GitHub App are out-of-date.

To solve this issue, you'll need to update the permissions for the <Constant name="dbt" /> GitHub App in your GitHub account. This FAQ shares a couple of ways you can do it.

## Update permissions

A GitHub organization admin will need to update the permissions in GitHub for the <Constant name="dbt" /> GitHub App. If you're not the admin, reach out to your organization admin to request this. 

1. Navigate to your GitHub account. Click on the top right profile icon and then **Settings** (or personal if using a non-organization account).

2. Then go to **Integrations** and then select **Applications** to identify any necessary permission changes. Note that a GitHub repository admin may not see the same permission request.

<Lightbox src="/img/docs/dbt-cloud/cloud-configuring-dbt-cloud/github-applications.png" width="80%" title="Navigate to Application settings to identify permission changes." />

3. Click on **Review request** and then click on the **Accept new permissions** button on the next page.

<Lightbox src="/img/docs/dbt-cloud/cloud-configuring-dbt-cloud/github-review-request.png" width="80%" title="Grant access to the dbt app by accepting the new permissions." />

For more info on GitHub permissions, refer to [access permissions](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/learning-about-github/access-permissions-on-github).

Alternatively, try [disconnecting your GitHub account](#disconnect-github) in <Constant name="dbt" />, detailed in the following section.

## Disconnect GitHub

Disconnect the GitHub and <Constant name="dbt" /> integration in <Constant name="dbt" />.

1. In <Constant name="dbt" />, go to **Account Settings**.
2. In **Projects**, select the project experiencing the issue.
3. Click the repository link under **Repository**.
4. In the **Repository details** page, click **Edit**.
5. Click **Disconnect** to remove the GitHub integration.
        <Lightbox src="/img/docs/dbt-cloud/disconnect-repo.png" title="Disconnect and reconnect your git repository in your dbt Account settings pages."/>
6. Click **Confirm Disconnect**. 
7. Return to your **Project details** page and reconnect your repository by clicking the **Configure Repository** link.
8. Click **GitHub** and select your repository.

## Support
If you've tried these workarounds and are still experiencing this behavior &mdash; reach out to the [dbt Support](mailto:support@getdbt.com) team and we'll be happy to help!
