git remote command

The git remote command aids in managing remote repositories. When a programmer is working on multiple repositories, the git remote command enables the programmer to view the current remote, add a remote connection, remove a remote connection, etc.

See the full syntax of the command below:

git remote <options>

Options

1. -v

The git remote -v command allows the user to view the names (e.g., origin) and the URLs of the remote connections.

2. add <name> <URL>

The git remote add <name> <URL> command creates a remote connection to the URL with the name, name. The default name is origin.

3. remove <name>

The git remote remove <name> command removes the remote connection of the given name.

4. rename <prev-name> <new-name>

The git remote rename <prev-name> <new-name> command changes the name of the remote connection fromprev-name to new-name.