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How to Merge Branches in Bitbucket

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to combine branches directly inside your Bitbucket repository.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows you how to merge branches in Bitbucket using the repository's built-in branch management tools. Follow the step-by-step walkthrough to select a branch, choose a merge strategy, and complete the merge in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. Navigate to the left-side panel and click Branches.
  2. Browse the list and select the branch you want to merge.
  3. Click the More Options button on the branch.
  4. Choose Merge from the list of available options.
  5. Specify your preferred Merge Strategy and enter a short Commit Message in the input field.
  6. Click Merge to confirm and proceed.
  7. The selected Bitbucket branch will be merged instantly based on your input.

📌 Why this matters

Merging branches in Bitbucket is a core part of any Git-based development workflow, allowing teams to integrate completed features, bug fixes, or experiments back into the main codebase. Bitbucket's built-in branch merge tools let developers choose a merge strategy and add a commit message without ever leaving the platform, reducing reliance on command-line tools. This streamlined process helps development teams maintain a clean commit history, minimize integration conflicts, and ship code faster. Understanding how to merge branches directly in Bitbucket is essential for any team managing collaborative software projects at scale.
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