How to undo a git rebase? Hint: git reflog and git reset

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Learn how to undo a git rebase using git reflog and git reset to recover from mistakes and maintain a clean codebase

intermediate Published 15 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Run git reflog to view commit history
  2. Identify the commit before the rebase using git reflog
  3. Apply git reset to revert to the desired commit
  4. Use git reset --hard to discard changes and restore the previous commit
  5. Verify the changes using git log and git status
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps engineers benefit from knowing how to undo a git rebase to collaborate efficiently and avoid errors

Key Insight

💡 Git reflog helps you recover from rebase mistakes by providing a record of all commits

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💡 Undo git rebase mistakes with git reflog and git reset!

Key Takeaways

Learn how to undo a git rebase using git reflog and git reset to recover from mistakes and maintain a clean codebase

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