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How to Push Git Tags to Remote Repository

On Git, users can utilize the tags as reference points in their project workflow to release their software. Git enables users to create new tags and push them to the remote repository to share the added changes with the other project team members for easy tracking. To do so, Git provides the “$ git push <remote> <tag-name>” command.

This manual will explain the method to push the tags from the local repository to the remote repository.

How to Push Git Tags to Remote Repository?

To push the tags to the remote repository, first, we will create a new tag using the “$ git tag <tag-name>“ command and then list the tags for verification. Lastly, use the “$ git push <remote> <tag-name>” command to push the tag to the remote repo. We will also push all existing tags of the local directory to the Git remote repository.

Now, let’s implement the above-provided scenario!

Step 1: Launch Git Bash

Open the Git terminal utilizing the “Startup” menu:

Step 2: Create Tag

Now, we will create a tag using the “git tag” command:

$ git tag v1.0

Here, we have specified the tag name as “v1.0” that we want to push to the remote repo:

Step 3: List Tags

Next, execute the “git tag” command to view the list of existing tags:

$ git tag

As you can see, our tag is successfully created in Git local repository:

Step 4: Push Git Tag

Finally, push the tag to the Git remote repository from Git local repository by executing the provided command:

$ git push origin v1.0

As you can see, we have successfully pushed the “v1.0” tag to the remote repository:

If you want to push all tags at once to the remote repository, then execute the provided command:

$ git push origin --tag

Below output indicates that all existing local repository tags are pushed to the remote repository:

That’s it! We have explained the procedure to push Git tags to the remote repository.

Conclusion

To push Git tags to the remote repository, first, open the Git terminal on your system. Next, execute the “$ git tag <tag-name>” command to create a new tag, and then view the list for verification. After that, push the tag to the remote repository using the “$ git push <remote> <tag-name>” command. To push all tags to the remote repository, run the “$ git push origin –tag” command. This manual provided the method to push the tags from the local repository to the remote repository.

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Maria Naz

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