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Untrack files already added to git repository based on gitignore


Dominik Sachsenhofer - 20. August 2019 - 0 comments

Untrack files already added to git repository based on gitignore

In this article you will learn how to untrack files already added to git repository based on gitignore.

 

Step 1: Commit all your changes

Before proceeding, make sure all your changes are committed, including your .gitignore file.

Step 2: Remove everything from the repository

To clear your repo, use:

git rm -r --cached .

Step 3: Re add everything

git add .

Step 4: Commit

git commit -m "Untrack ignored files by .gitignore"

Your repository is clean,

Push the changes to your remote to see the changes effective there as well.

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