How to Change Branch Name and Push in Git

When working with Git, it's crucial to understand how to manage branch names effectively. This article will guide you through the process of changing branch names and pushing them to your repository.

Before making any changes, it's essential to note that Vercel team membership plays a significant role in deploying commits under a Vercel Team. In order to deploy commits, the commit author must be a member of the Team that contains the Vercel project connected to the Git repository. This is because environment variables linked to each branch are affected by this choice.

When working with multiple branches, Vercel will prompt you to choose the appropriate branch configuration when the same commit appears in different branches. You can choose between two deployment options: Branch-Based Deployments and Targeted Deployments.

For a Branch-Based Deployment, provide the full name of a branch to build the most recent changes from that specific branch. For example, you can enter `main` or `dev`. This approach is ideal for building and deploying the latest changes from a specific branch.

On the other hand, for a Targeted Deployment, provide the unique ID (SHA) of a commit to build a deployment based on that specific commit. This option allows you to deploy a specific commit instead of the entire branch.

To create a deployment from a Git reference, follow these steps:

1. Go to your Vercel dashboard and select the project you'd like to create a deployment for.

2. Click on the 'Create Deployment' button.

3. Choose the type of deployment you want to create: Branch-Based or Targeted.

4. Enter the Git reference in the format `main` or `SHA`.

By following these steps, you can easily change branch names and push them to your repository using Git. Remember to check Vercel team membership before making any deployments to ensure that your commits are deployed successfully.

In this article, we have covered the process of changing branch names and pushing them to your repository using Git. We also discussed the importance of Vercel team membership in deploying commits under a Vercel Team. By choosing the right deployment option, you can build and deploy your code effectively. Whether you're working with Branch-Based Deployments or Targeted Deployments, following these steps will help you manage your branch names efficiently.

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