How to Revert a Commit in Github: 1-Min Guide

How to Revert a Commit in Github

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to safely undo a commit in your GitHub repository.

Quick summary

Reverting a commit in GitHub creates a new commit that undoes specific changes without rewriting your repository's history. This process is done entirely through the GitHub UI via the Pull Requests tab, making it safe for collaborative workflows.

Steps

Go to your repository on GitHub.
Select the Pull Requests tab from the repository navigation.
Locate the pull request that contains the commit you want to revert.
Click Revert to create a new commit that undoes the changes made by that specific commit.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to revert a commit in GitHub is an essential skill for any developer working in a collaborative codebase. GitHub's built-in Revert button allows teams to safely undo unwanted changes by creating a new commit, preserving the full commit history and avoiding the risks of destructive rewrites. This non-destructive approach keeps pull request workflows intact and ensures code integrity across branches. It is especially valuable when a merged pull request introduces bugs or unintended changes that need to be rolled back quickly.

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