How Can I Delete a Remote Tag?

To delete a remote Git tag, follow these steps:

Step 1: Delete the Tag Locally

You’ll first need to delete the tag from your local repository. Use the following command:

git tag -d <tagname>

For example, to delete a tag named v1.0.0:

git tag -d v1.0.0

Step 2: Delete the Tag from the Remote Repository

After deleting the tag locally, you must also delete it from the remote repository. Use the following command:

git push origin --delete <tagname>

For example:

git push origin --delete v1.0.0

This will remove the tag from the remote repository.

Step 3: Verify the Tag Deletion

1. Check Local Tags: Run the following command to verify that the tag has been removed locally:

   git tag
   

2. Check Remote Tags: Fetch the latest tags from the remote repository to ensure it has been removed:

   git fetch --prune origin "+refs/tags/*:refs/tags/*"
   git tag
   

Important Notes

1. Force Delete Tags: If the tag was force-pushed to the remote repository, you might need to force delete it:

   git push --delete --force origin <tagname>
   

2. Tag Names in Use: If another developer or process recreates the tag after deletion, you may need to coordinate to avoid issues.