How do I re-add a file to my git repo that was previously being ignored and won't show up now?

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I originally had .htaccess on my exclude list for my Git repository. I've removed it from the exclude list now (and double checked it's off the ignore list too).

I changed the file locally, but Tower (my git client) isn't showing the file as changed and ready to be committed remotely.

How do I get Tower to recognize that the file is changed and available for commit?

Yes. I had it added originally and added it to Exclude so it wouldn't overwrite the version already up in my remote. Now I want to overwrite the remote version. — Tim Jahn, Aug 08 '12 at 18:57

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 08 '12 at 18:54

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You need to add the file with the -f flag:

    git add -f .htaccess

answered Aug 08 '12 at 18:54

Thomas Frei

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From screenshots i`ve seen, there is a Terminal button in the menubar. Try to enter it there. – Thomas Frei Aug 08 '12 at 19:19
I tried adding the file via Terminal to my repository but no dice - the file still isn't appearing in Tower ready to commit. :( – Tim Jahn Aug 08 '12 at 21:11
Figured it out. Removed the file completely from the repo then re-added. Thanks! – Tim Jahn Aug 10 '12 at 17:08

How do I re-add a file to my git repo that was previously being ignored and won't show up now?

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