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Maythux
Asked: 2014-03-06 03:56:38 +0800 CST

Cannot add PPA. Please check that the PPA name or format is correct

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Internet connection is working.

apt-get is working.

Trying to add ppa:cooperjona/lightread but an error has raised:

Cannot add PPA 'ppa:cooperjona/lightread' . Please check that the PPA name or format is correct.

I supposed there is an error in writing or in the PPA.

I tried also the 'ppa:tombeckmann/ppa' but with same error.

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3 Answers

  1. Open Terminal and run the command:

    sudo apt-get install --reinstall ca-certificates

    It may work, but if doesn't then run:

    sudo -E add-apt-repository ppa:ppaname/ppa

    Instead of:

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ppaname/ppa

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  2. Best Answer

    I googled the error and find this. So i tried to clone a git as he did there and has the same result.

    So to solve this:

    sudo apt-get install --reinstall ca-certificates

    and things become smooth again :)

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  3. I had this exact error message about checking the PPA name or format. My network was connected and I could ping websites and browse fine.

    What I finally figured out was the clock on my computer was set wrong. If it's off more than a small amount, the secure connection will fail and it will report this message. It's very unhelpful.

    Check your clock. I set mine and then it immediately worked as expected.

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