How do I change the URI (URL) for a remote Git repository?

Changing the URI (or URL) for a remote Git repository is a pretty common task—especially if you’ve moved your repo to a different Git hosting service (like from GitHub to GitLab) or switched from HTTPS to SSH. Luckily, it’s super easy to update.

Here’s how you can do it:

•  Check your current remote URL
  
• You can view your current remote using:

  git remote -v

•  Change the remote URL
  
• To update the remote URL (usually named origin), use:

  git remote set-url origin 

Replace with your new repository link, whether it's an SSH or HTTPS URL.

 Verify the change

After updating, check it again:

  git remote -v

This should now show your updated URL.

 Example:

Let’s say you’re switching from HTTPS to SSH:

  git remote set-url origin git@github.com:yourusername/your-repo.git

 Why this matters:

• Keeps your Git setup in sync with the correct remote repository.
  
• Avoids errors like repository not found or permission denied.