Git Glossary
An overview of concepts & terms around Git & Version Control
What is a remote in Git?
A remote in Git is a common repository that all team members use to exchange their changes. In most cases, such a remote repository is stored on a code hosting service like GitHub or on an internal server.
In contrast to a local repository, a remote typically does not provide a file tree of the project's current state. Instead, it only consists of the .git versioning data.
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In case you are using the Tower Git client, adding and managing remote repositories is easy. You can access connected remotes simply through the sidebar:
Learn More
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