How to Check Out a Remote Git Branch?

Git is a versioning control tool that enables users to manage and show the different versions of their developing project. They can perform this action through multiple branches for each project module. They can create and check out branches on the local Git repository. However, if they want to access the work of other project members for review and collaboration, they can check out the remote branches.

This manual will talk about the procedure of checking out a remote Git branch.

How to Check Out a Remote Git Branch?

To check out a remote Git branch, firstly, we will clone the remote repository and run the “$ git fetch” command to fetch all updated remote data, including remote branches. Next, view the list of remote branches and run the “$ git checkout <remote-branch>” command to check out a remote branch.

Now, let’s move toward and implement the above-stated instructions!

Step 1: Clone Remote Repository
First, clone the remote repository by executing the “git clone” command along with the remote repository URL:

Step 2: Fetch Remote Branches
Now, run the “git fetch” command that will fetch all the updated data of remote repository including branches:

Step 3: List Remote Branches
List the remote repository branches by executing the “git branch” command:

Step 4: Checkout Remote Branch
Next, run the “git checkout” command along with remote branch name to checkout:

The below output stated that we have checkout a remote Git branch successfully:

We have described the method to checkout a remote Git branch

Conclusion

To checkout a remote Git branch, firstly, clone the remote repository using the “$ git clone” command. Next, run the “$ git fetch” command to fetch all updated remote data, including remote branches. Then, view the list of remote branches and execute the “$ git checkout <remote-branch>” command. This manual provided the procedure to checkout a remote Git branch.