force-delete-online-branch.md

Full Step-by-Step Example

Let's assume the temporary branch is backup.

1. Change the default branch to backup on GitHub:

   • Go to "Settings" -> "Branches" -> change the default branch to backup.

2. Delete the remote main branch:

   git push origin --delete main

3. Push your local main branch to the remote:

   git push origin main

4. Change the default branch back to main:

   • Go to "Settings" -> "Branches" -> change the default branch back to main.

5. Delete the backup branch if it was temporary:

   git push origin --delete backup