How to Update Sourcetree: 1-Min Guide

How to Update Sourcetree

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June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to refresh and update Sourcetree settings in minutes.

Quick summary

Updating Sourcetree involves using the built-in Refresh button or enabling background remote status refresh through the repository's Advanced settings. Both methods ensure your local Sourcetree client stays in sync with the latest remote changes.

Steps

Open your Sourcetree account.
Click the Refresh button located in the lower left corner of your Sourcetree account.
Alternatively, open your repository and click on Settings.
Click the Advanced tab inside the repository settings.
Enable the Refresh remote status in the background option by checking its checkbox.
Click OK to apply and update your Sourcetree configuration.

📌 Why this matters

Keeping Sourcetree up to date ensures developers always have an accurate view of remote repository changes, reducing merge conflicts and sync errors. The built-in background refresh feature in Sourcetree automates remote status updates, so teams can focus on code rather than manual polling. For Git users managing multiple repositories, enabling automatic refresh in Sourcetree's Advanced settings is a simple but critical workflow optimization. This demo matters because a correctly configured Sourcetree client directly supports faster, more reliable version control collaboration.

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