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# git replace <old-commit> <new-commit>


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> Temporarily substitute one commit for another.


#### Command
```sh
git replace abc123 def456
```

#### Examples
- **Temporarily replace commit abc123 with def456.**

git replace abc123 def456
- **Graft a new parent onto a commit for testing history changes.**

git replace --graft HEAD~2 HEAD


#### Steps
1. Run `git replace <old-commit> <new-commit>` to test or patch history.


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_Author: mike-rambil • Updated: 2024-06-10 • Tags: replace, history_