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# Managing Remotes

In Git, a remote repository refers to a copy of a project's source code stored on a server or other machine.
A remote repository in Git is a copy of your project's source code hosted on a server or another machine, allowing collaboration and synchronization of changes.

- Adding remotes: Use `git remote add [name] [url]` to add a new remote repository. This allows you to track changes and push/pull updates from the remote.
- Listing remotes: Run `git remote -v` to list all configured remotes with their URLs.
- Renaming remotes: Update the name of an existing remote using `git remote rename [old-name] [new-name]`.
- Deleting remotes: Remove a remote repository with `git remote remove [name]`.

Managing remotes is essential for collaborating on projects or tracking changes from upstream sources.
**Adding Remotes**: Use git remote add [name] [url] to connect a local repository to a remote one.
**Listing Remotes**: Run git remote -v to view all configured remotes and their URLs.
**Renaming Remotes**: Update a remote's name with git remote rename [old-name] [new-name].
**Deleting Remotes**: Remove a remote using git remote remove [name].
Managing remotes effectively enables seamless collaboration and helps track changes from upstream sources.

Visit the following resources to learn more:
- [Official Git Documentation on Remotes](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Basics-Working-with-Remotes)

- [@official@Managing remote repositories](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/getting-started-with-git/managing-remote-repositories)
- [@official@Managing remote repositories](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/getting-started-with-git/managing-remote-repositories)
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