Cannot get site to update on server through forge.

Certainly! This is a common issue when deploying with Laravel Forge. Here are some steps and checks to help you resolve the problem:

1. Check the Deploy Script
   Make sure your site's deploy script (found in the Forge dashboard under "Sites" > "Deploy Script") is correctly pulling the latest changes from your repository. A typical deploy script starts with:

   cd /home/forge/your-domain.com
   git pull origin main
   

   Replace main with your branch name if it's different.

2. Repository Connection
   Ensure that Forge has access to your repository. If you recently changed repository permissions or SSH keys, Forge might not be able to pull the latest changes. You can test this by SSHing into your server and running:

   cd /home/forge/your-domain.com
   git pull origin main
   

   If you see any errors, resolve them (it could be SSH key issues or permission problems).

3. Check for Local Changes on Server
   Sometimes, if files on the server have been modified manually, git pull can fail silently. SSH into your server and check for unstaged changes:

   cd /home/forge/your-domain.com
   git status
   

   If you see modified files, you may need to commit, stash, or reset them.

4. Quick Deploy/Manual Deploy
   Make sure you are triggering the correct deploy script. In Forge, "Quick Deploy" should run the same deploy script as a manual deploy. Double-check that the script is saved and up-to-date.

5. Check Forge Deploy Logs
   In the Forge dashboard, check the "Deployments" tab for your site. Review the logs for any errors or clues as to why the deployment isn't updating your code.

6. Clear Caches
   If your code is updating but changes aren't reflected, you may need to clear Laravel's cache:

   php artisan cache:clear
   php artisan config:clear
   php artisan view:clear
   php artisan route:clear
   

7. Permissions
   Ensure the forge user (or the user running the deploy) has the correct permissions to write to the project directory.

Summary:

• Double-check your deploy script and repository access.
• SSH into your server and try a manual git pull.
• Check for local changes or permission issues.
• Review Forge's deployment logs for errors.

If you follow these steps, you should be able to identify why your site isn't updating with the latest changes from your repository. If you encounter a specific error during any of these steps, feel free to share it for more targeted help!