When working with Git, your local repository is typically connected to a remote repository—such as one hosted on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. This connection is identified by a remote URL, which Git uses to push and pull changes.
In this article, you’ll learn how to check the Git remote URL quickly using the command line.
✅ What Is a Git Remote?
A remote in Git is a pointer to a version of your repository hosted elsewhere, usually on a platform like:
The default remote is usually named origin.
🔍 How to Check Git Remote URL
Open your terminal (or Git Bash) and navigate to your local repository, then run:
git remote -v
📌 Output Example:
origin https://github.com/username/repo-name.git (fetch)
origin https://github.com/username/repo-name.git (push)
origin: the default name of the remote- The URL can be HTTPS or SSH
🔁 View Remote in More Detail
To see detailed remote info, use:
git remote show origin
This will show:
- Fetch/push URLs
- Tracking branches
- Remote branch status
Example Output:
* remote origin
Fetch URL: https://github.com/username/repo-name.git
Push URL: https://github.com/username/repo-name.git
HEAD branch: main
Remote branches:
main tracked
Local branches configured for 'git pull':
main merges with remote main
✅ Summary
| Task | Command |
|---|---|
| View remote URLs (short) | git remote -v |
| View detailed remote info | git remote show origin |
🚀 Final Thoughts
Knowing how to check your Git remote URL is essential for troubleshooting, validating your repository connection, or switching between HTTPS and SSH. It’s a quick command that ensures you’re pushing to the right place—especially when working with multiple remotes or teams.
