How to Delete a Commit in Sourcetree: 1-Min Guide

How to Delete a Commit in Sourcetree

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June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to reverse and delete a commit in Sourcetree.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to delete a commit in Sourcetree using the built-in Reverse Commit feature. Developers can safely undo unwanted commits from the History view without rewriting branch history.

Steps

Open your repository in Sourcetree.
Navigate to the History view to see your commit log.
Right-click the latest commit and select Reverse Commit.
Click Yes to confirm and complete the commit reversal.

📌 Why this matters

Sourcetree's Reverse Commit feature gives developers a safe, GUI-based way to undo commits without using complex Git command-line operations. This matters because accidentally committed code or files can compromise a project's integrity, and having a reliable one-click undo path reduces risk and saves time. By reversing commits directly from the History view, teams can maintain a clean, accurate version history while avoiding the pitfalls of force-pushing or rebase conflicts. This makes Sourcetree an essential tool for developers who want powerful Git control with a visual, beginner-friendly interface.

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