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Reflog: where a local reference previously pointed

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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In brief

git reflog records local reference movements, including HEAD. It can help locate a commit after reorganizing work or moving a branch.

Useful to know

git reflog records local reference movements, including HEAD. It can help locate a commit after reorganizing work or moving a branch. [1]

The log is not permanent storage and is not automatically identical on another machine. Inspect a recovered commit before changing the current state. Local reference history and shared project history provide different information.

Sources

For further detail and to check the information:

  1. [1] Git - git-reflog Documentation ↗