Git Branch Change Remote - Shell/Bash

Introduction

In Git, we use branches to represent different versions of code. Sometimes we may need to change the remote repository for a branch. This can be useful when we want to push our changes to a different repository. Here, we will learn how to change the remote repository for a Git branch using Shell/Bash.

Prerequisites

Before we start, you need to have Git installed on your system. You can download and install Git from the official website https://git-scm.com/.

Steps to Change Remote Repository for a Git Branch

Step 1: Check the current remote repository

First, we need to check the current remote repository for the branch. To do this, run the following command in your Shell/Bash terminal:

$ git branch -vv

This will display a list of all branches with their associated commit messages and the names of the remote repositories they are synced with.

Step 2: Change the remote repository

To change the remote repository for a branch, we need to use the git branch command with the -u option. Here's the syntax for the command:

$ git branch -u new-remote/branch-name

This command will set the new remote repository for the branch branch-name. Replace new-remote with the name of the new remote repository.

Step 3: Push changes to new remote

Now, we can push the changes to the new remote repository. To do this, run the following command in your Shell/Bash terminal:

$ git push -u new-remote branch-name

This command will push the changes to the branch-name on the new remote repository and set it as the tracking branch.

Conclusion

Changing the remote repository for a Git branch can be useful when you need to push your changes to a different repository. In this tutorial, we learned how to change the remote repository for a Git branch using Shell/Bash. Remember to use these commands carefully, as they can have unintended consequences if used incorrectly.