How to switch to other branch in Source Tree to commit the code?

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Recently I have installed Source Tree in my windows machine. How can I use the source tree for commit, merge of code to central repository?? And also how can I switch the branches ?? Can any one kindly provide me the links on how to overcome this??

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mfgmicha · Accepted Answer · 2016-01-12T15:45:43.733

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Hi I'm also relatively new but I can give you basic help.

To switch to another branch use "Checkout". Just click on your branch and then on the button "checkout" at the top.

UPDATE 12.01.2016:

The bold line is the current branch.

You can also just double click a branch to use checkout.

Your first answer I think depends on the repository you use (like github or bitbucket). Maybe the "Show hosted repository"-Button can help you (Left panel, bottom, right button = database with cog)

And here some helpful links:

Easy Git Guide

Git-flow - Git branching model

Tips on branching with sourcetree

edited Jan 12 '16 at 15:45

answered Oct 31 '13 at 15:31

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Thanks - I thought I was blind that I couldn't find a proper switch :) – Dr4gon Oct 11 '16 at 09:50

nycdanie · Answer 2 · 2015-01-16T16:14:07.287

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Go to the log view (to be able to go here go to View -> log view).
Double click on the line with the branch label stating that branch. Automatically, it will switch branch. (A prompt will dropdown and say switching branch.)
If you have two or more branches on the same line, it will ask you via prompt which branch you want to switch. Choose the specific branch from the dropdown and click ok.

To determine which branch you are now on, look at the side bar, under BRANCHES, you are in the branch that is in BOLD LETTERS.

edited Jan 16 '15 at 16:14

answered Jan 15 '15 at 12:50

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What if your (remote) branch is not listed in your step 2? – David Newcomb Apr 28 '15 at 10:14

score 6 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 22 '22 at 12:05

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Sometimes it is impossible to click on correct branch in history view. Find branch you want in left panel, under remote and double click it.

answered Mar 22 '22 at 12:05

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I double click on it and a prompt is shown and say to extract the branch not to switch to it !! – MAHA OUEGHLANI Oct 12 '22 at 07:54
idk, try right click? Or just open commad prompt in the folder and write `git checkout ` – Kajbo Oct 12 '22 at 08:16

How to switch to other branch in Source Tree to commit the code?

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