Git Set Upstream Example | Learn Branch Management in Git

If a developer wants to set the upstream branch and push changes in Git, you can use the `git push --set-upstream` command.

This command streamlines the process of pushing changes to a remote repository while simultaneously establishing the upstream relationship. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Navigate to Your Local Branch

Ensure you are on the local branch for which you want to set the upstream. You can switch branches using:

git checkout your-branch-name

Step 2: Set Upstream and Push Changes

Execute the following command to set the upstream branch and push changes to the remote repository:

git push --set-upstream origin your-branch-name

Replace `your-branch-name` with the name of your local branch. This command not only pushes your changes but also establishes a tracking relationship with the remote branch, making future pushes and pulls more efficient.

Step 3: Verify the Upstream Configuration

You can verify that the upstream branch has been set by checking the configuration:

git branch --all

Look for the line that indicates the tracking relationship between your local branch and the remote branch.

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1:36 GitHub URL
2:35 Git Branching
5:19 Fatal: no upstream branch
5:55 git set upstream
7:10 Merge vs Upstream
10:16 Git Status
12:22 Git Push Origin
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14:11 Conclusion
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[johatsu]

These days, I was simply using git push --set-upstream. Now I understand what it actually means!
Thank you

[gridmatrix]

You sir are a retorical master *main* :p This was awesome!

[voliteon]

This is fantastic. Really succinct and clearly explained. Thank you

[sergelachapelle]

git push -u origin HEAD or git push origin HEAD if you don't care about linking your local branch to the remote?

[terrypark]

I'm not pushing nothing I came here cuz I'm just a sucker for git
Also clearest explanation thanks