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Asked: May 24, 20262026-05-24T03:31:14+00:00 2026-05-24T03:31:14+00:00

how do I get a copy of a branch from a remote git server?

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how do I get a copy of a branch from a remote git server? I have tried the following options

git clone url
git clone url branchName  

it looks they get the master copy.

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    2026-05-24T03:31:16+00:00Added an answer on May 24, 2026 at 3:31 am

    You can use the the --branch or -b option on clone:

    git clone -b <name> url
    

    See man git clone for further details.

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