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Git push force to update a branch

I have a project directory(without git folder) where I am working and trying to update an existing remote branch forcefully.

Steps I have taken -

1. git init
2. git add .
3. git commit "Fresh update after changing db"
4. git remote add origin <repo_url>
5. git push origin staging

And I get the below error -

error: src refspec staging does not match any.
error: failed to push some refs to '<repo_url>'

When I do git branch -a it doesn't show all the branches just only master.

Any help is highly appreciated.

Solution

  • Take pull after adding remote:

    1. git init
2. git add .
3. git commit "Fresh update after changing db"
4. git remote add origin <repo_url>
5. git checkout -b staging
6. git fetch
7. git push -f origin staging

    Avoid using force push if possible. Let me know exact scenario for better solution.