Rewind back n commits git Code Snippet in 2025

Rewinds the current branch by a given number of commits.

• Use git reset HEAD~<n> to rewind the current branch <n> commits.
• This command will uncommit and unstage changes, but leave them in the working directory.
• You can use the --hard flag to uncommit, unstage and delete changes instead.

git reset [--hard] HEAD~<n>

git reset HEAD~5
# Rewinds back 5 commits but keeps changes in the working directory

git reset --hard HEAD~3
# Rewinds back 3 commits and deletes changes