How to push local Git tags to GitHub remote repository

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I’m working on a project and I made a local tag using Git commands. When I run git tag v1.5 and then check with git tag, I can see my tag is there:

git tag v1.5
git tag
>>> v1.5

The problem is that this tag only exists on my local machine. When I check my GitHub repository online, the tag doesn’t show up there. What’s the correct way to upload or sync this tag so it appears on GitHub as well?

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Having encountered this issue before, I understand the confusion. To ensure your tags appear on GitHub, you need to specifically push them. Use git push origin v1.5 for individual tags or git push origin --tags to push all tags at once. It’s important to note that tags are managed separately from regular commits, which is why they don’t get pushed with the usual command. For better workflow management, consider using git push --follow-tags in the future.

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It was an eye-opener for me to learn that Git does not automatically push tags along with commits. If you wish to push your tag v1.5 to GitHub, you’ll need to specifically run git push origin v1.5. Should you have several tags to send, the command git push origin --tags is the way to go. It’s crucial to remember that tags are treated independently from commits and require distinct commands for pushing.

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yeah, i know right? it’s super annoying that tags dont push automatically. just do git push origin v1.5 and you should be good! this got me confused at first too.

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Your local tags won’t appear on GitHub unless you push them separately. The typical git push command does not include tags by default. To push a specific tag, you can use git push origin v1.5. Alternatively, if you want to push all tags at once, you can execute git push origin --tags. I faced this issue myself and it took a while to realize that tags require a distinct push command.

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Yes, this was confusing for me as well when I began using Git. Tags are distinct references to commits, and Git does not automatically push them with regular commits. The command git push will only update your branches. For your tag, you need to run git push origin v1.5 specifically to upload it. Additionally, before pushing, you can verify the tag’s existence and its associated commit by using git show v1.5. Once you execute the push, check the tags section on GitHub to ensure it appears there.

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