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How to Change Remote URL in Git: Simple Steps

Use the git remote set-url command followed by the remote name (usually origin) and the new URL to change the remote URL in Git. For example, git remote set-url origin https://new.url/repo.git updates the remote URL.

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Syntax

The command to change a remote URL in Git is:

git remote set-url <remote-name> <new-url>

Here, <remote-name> is usually origin, the default remote name, and <new-url> is the new repository URL you want to use.

bash

git remote set-url origin https://new.url/repo.git

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Example

This example shows how to change the remote URL from an old GitHub repository to a new one.

bash

git remote -v
# Output shows current remotes

# Change the remote URL
 git remote set-url origin https://github.com/user/new-repo.git

# Verify the change
 git remote -v

Output

origin git@github.com:user/old-repo.git (fetch) origin git@github.com:user/old-repo.git (push) # After change origin https://github.com/user/new-repo.git (fetch) origin https://github.com/user/new-repo.git (push)

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Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when changing remote URLs include:

Using the wrong remote name instead of origin.
Typing the URL incorrectly, causing connection errors.
Not verifying the change with git remote -v.

Always double-check the URL and remote name before running the command.

bash

git remote set-url origin git@github.com:user/new-repo.git
# Wrong remote name example
# git remote set-url orign https://github.com/user/new-repo.git  # typo in 'origin'

# Correct verification
 git remote -v

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Quick Reference

Summary tips for changing Git remote URLs:

Default remote name is usually origin.
Use git remote set-url to update the URL.
Verify changes with git remote -v.
Use HTTPS or SSH URLs depending on your access method.

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Key Takeaways

Use git remote set-url origin <new-url> to change the remote URL.

Always verify the change with git remote -v to avoid mistakes.

The remote name is usually origin, but check if different.

Ensure the new URL is correct and accessible to prevent connection errors.