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


#### Category
History
> Temporarily substitute one commit for another.


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

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


```sh
git replace abc123 def456
```


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


#### Tags
`replace`, `history`

#### Author
mike-rambil

#### Last Updated
2024-06-10