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Why did Git say my commits are not on a branch?
KitForma editorial guide. Checking out a commit or tag can leave HEAD detached. New commits still exist, but no ordinary branch name moves with them unless you create one.
Step-by-step guidance
Checking out a commit or tag can leave HEAD detached. New commits still exist, but no ordinary branch name moves with them unless you create one.
While at the intended commit, create a descriptive branch with
git switch -c recovery-work, then inspect the log. If you already switched away, use the reflog to find the commit and branch from it. Do not delete work or reset blindly. Detached HEAD is useful for inspecting historical states, but new work needs a durable reference before cleanup or normal navigation makes it easy to lose track.Sources and verification
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