You typed git push origin master but get an error: error: src refspec master does not match any. What should you check?

medium📝 Troubleshoot Q7 of 15

Git - Remote Repositories

You typed git push origin master but get an error: error: src refspec master does not match any. What should you check?

AIf the remote repository URL is correct

BIf you have staged files for commit

CIf the local branch named <code>master</code> exists

DIf you have uncommitted changes

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the error meaning
src refspec master does not match any means the local branch master does not exist or has no commits.
Step 2: Verify local branch existence
Check branches with git branch to confirm if master exists locally.
Final Answer:
If the local branch named master exists -> Option C
Quick Check:
Push error means local branch missing [OK]

Quick Trick: Check local branch exists before pushing [OK]

Common Mistakes:

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