If you run git remote add origin https://github.com/user/repo.git twice without removing the remote, what will happen?

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Git - Remote Repositories

If you run git remote add origin https://github.com/user/repo.git twice without removing the remote, what will happen?

AGit will add a second remote named 'origin' with the same URL

BGit will show an error saying remote 'origin' already exists

CGit will update the existing 'origin' remote URL silently

DGit will remove the old 'origin' and add the new one

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand behavior of adding existing remote
Git does not allow adding a remote with a name that already exists.
Step 2: Identify the error message
Running the command again causes Git to show an error about the existing remote.
Final Answer:
Git will show an error saying remote 'origin' already exists -> Option B
Quick Check:
Adding existing remote name = error [OK]

Quick Trick: Cannot add remote with existing name; remove or rename first [OK]

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