How to make existing git branch track a remote branch?

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Possible duplicate: Getting existing git branches to track remote branches

I know how to make a new branch that tracks remote branches. But how do I make an existing branch track a remote branch. I know I can just edit the .git/config file but it seems there should be an easier way.

You can push your branch into remote branch with -u option — Anton Guryanov
– Anton Guryanov, Commented Oct 5, 2012 at 9:46

Sergey K. · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-05 20:18:31Z

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There are many solutions to this task.

1. Manual update

You can open the .git/config file and add the definition of your branch:

[branch "myfeature"]
   remote = origin
   merge = refs/heads/myfeature

Now your existing branch myfeature will track the remote branch refs/heads/myfeature from origin.

2. Using branch command

Another way is to use the set-upstream of the branch command:

git branch --set-upstream <your-branch> origin/<remote-branch>

It will update your .git/config file.

edited Oct 5, 2012 at 20:18

answered Oct 5, 2012 at 9:59

Sergey K.

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