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How to Create Feature Branch in Sourcetree

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to set up a feature branch in Sourcetree step by step.

Quick summary

Creating a feature branch in Sourcetree lets developers isolate new work from the main codebase without touching production code. Using the built-in Branch dialog, you can name, configure, and checkout a new branch in under a minute.


Steps

  1. Open your repository in Sourcetree.
  2. Click the Branch button in the toolbar at the top.
  3. In the Create Branch dialog, enter your feature branch name.
  4. Choose the branch you want to branch off from.
  5. Make sure Checkout New Branch is checked if you want to switch to the new branch right away.
  6. Click Create Branch to save.

📌 Why this matters

Creating a feature branch in Sourcetree is a fundamental Git workflow practice that keeps new development isolated from stable or production code. Sourcetree's visual interface makes branching accessible to developers who prefer a GUI over the command line, reducing the risk of accidental changes to the main branch. By checking out the new branch immediately at creation, teams can start committing feature work right away without extra steps. This workflow supports cleaner pull requests, easier code reviews, and safer continuous integration pipelines.
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