Creating a New Local Branch
Creating new local branches in Tower is quick & easy. There are multiple different ways to create a new local branch:
- press CTRL + B
- right-click an existing branch in the sidebar and select
- right-click a commit item in a history view and select
- click the button on the bottom left of the sidebar and select from the contextual menu.
Set up the new branch in the following dialog:
- Name
The new local branch's name. Must be a valid Git ref name. - Starting Point
The commit or branch that the new branch shall be based on. - Track Branch
The new branch can be configured to track the base branch. Read more about tracking connections. - Check Out Branch
The new branch can be directly checked out as the new HEAD branch. Read more about checking out branches.