How to Add a Tag to a Commit in Git

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Tags in Git are like bookmarks in your version history. They allow you to label specific commits with meaningful names, making identifying important points in your project’s timeline easier — such as a release or a milestone.

In this post, we’ll walk you through adding tags to commits in Git, verifying them, and sharing them with others.

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What Are Tags in Git?

Tags in Git are pointers to a specific commit. There are two primary types of tags:

1. Lightweight Tags: A simple pointer to a commit with no additional information.
2. Annotated Tags: A pointer to a commit that includes extra metadata, such as the tagger’s name, email, date, and message.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Tag

1. Find the Commit to Tag

First, ensure you’re targeting the correct commit. You can tag the current commit or specify a commit hash if you need to tag something in the past.

2. Create the Tag