SourceTree Helpful Tips

How to set up and update a forked repo

First, set up the parent repo:

1. Open your forked repo in SourceTree.

2. Select Settings in the toolbar.

3. In the "Remotes" pane, press "Add".

4. Enter any name you like, and the URL / path to the parent repo.

5. Press OK, then OK.

Now, to update:

1. Select Pull in the toolbar.

2. In the "Pull from repository" dropdown, switch from your fork to the repo you just added.

3. Press OK.

4. (Optional) Once you pull, you may want to Push, to push the new content up to the server.