How do I fix this instantly in my terminal?

On macOS & Linux run: "git pull --rebase origin main && git push origin main". On Windows PowerShell run: "git pull --rebase origin main; git push origin main". This terminates the conflicting process or resets the state without rebooting your computer.

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Git Error

Fix "error: failed to push some refs to [remote]" in Git

Developer guide and instant terminal command to diagnose and solve this error.

Terminal Output

$error: failed to push some refs to 'https://github.com/...'

Why Does This Error Happen?

The remote repository contains commits that you do not have locally (e.g. README created on GitHub web).

Instant Terminal One-Liner Fixes

Choose your operating system

Linux (Bash / Zsh)

git pull --rebase origin main && git push origin main

macOS (Terminal / iTerm2)

git pull --rebase origin main && git push origin main

Windows (PowerShell Run as Administrator)

git pull --rebase origin main; git push origin main

Comprehensive Step-by-Step Resolution

1Pull remote changes first: "git pull --rebase origin main".
2Resolve any conflicting lines.
3Push your commits: "git push origin main".

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The remote repository contains commits that you do not have locally (e.g. README created on GitHub web).

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