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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa063.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.git-tower.com/learn/git/faq/restore-repo-to-previous-revision\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.git-tower.com/learn/git/faq/restore-repo-to-previous-revision\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/faq\/restore-repo-to-previous-revision","crawl_time":1775837277,"first_indexed_time":1450446828,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,git-tower!www,\/learn\/git\/faq\/restore-repo-to-previous-revision s443","src_root_hash":"2236478454510524063","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How can I restore a previous version of my project? | Learn Version Control with Git","meta_descriptions":["The quickest way to revert to an older version is to use the \"git reset\" command. This will remove any commits made after the specified revision."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Using a version control system like Git brings a fantastic benefit: you can return to\nany old version\nof your project\nat any time\n.\nThe Git Cheat Sheet\nNo need to remember all those commands and parameters: get our popular \"Git Cheat Sheet\" - for free!\nReturning to an Old Revision\nThe fastest way to restore an old version is to use the \"reset\" command:\n$ git reset --hard 0ad5a7a6\nThis will rewind your HEAD branch to the specified version. All commits that came after this version are effectively undone; your project is exactly as it was at that point in time.\nThe reset command comes with a couple of options, one of the more interesting ones being the \"--soft\" flag. If you use it instead of --hard, Git will keep all the changes in those \"undone\" commits as local modifications:\n$ git reset --soft 0ad5a7a6\nYou'll be left with a couple of changes in your working copy and can then decide what to do with them.\nIn case you are using the\nTower Git client\n, you can use the\nreset\ncommand right from a commit's contextual menu. And in case you made a mistake: simply\nhit CMD+Z to undo the reset\nand restore the removed commits!\nRestoring a Revision in a New Local Branch\nAs said, using the reset command on your HEAD branch is a quite drastic action: it will remove any commits (on this branch) that came after the specified revision. If you're sure that this is what you want, everything is fine.\nHowever, there is also a \"safer\" way in case you'd prefer leaving your current HEAD branch untouched. Since \"branches\" are so cheap and easy in Git, we can easily create a new branch which starts at that old revision:\n$ git checkout -b old-project-state 0ad5a7a6\nNormally, the\ncheckout\ncommand is used to just\nswitch\nbranches. However, providing the -b parameter, you can also let it\ncreate\na new branch (named \"old-project-state\" in this example). If you\ndon't\nwant it to start at the current HEAD revision, you also need to provide a commit hash - the old project revision we want to restore.\nVoilà: you now have a new branch named \"old-project-state\" reflecting the old version of your project - without touching or even removing any other commits or branches.\nIn case you are using the\nTower Git client\n, you can simply drag & drop the commit you want to return to and create a new branch:\nLearn More\nCheck out the chapter\nUndoing Things\nin our free online book","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/faq\/restore-repo-to-previous-revision#main-content)\n\n[Tower](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/)\n\nNavigation\n\n- [Features](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/features)\n  - [Undo Anything Just press Cmd+Z](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/features\/undo)\n  - [Drag and Drop Make the complex effortless](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/features\/drag-and-drop)\n  - [Integrations Use your favorite tools](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/features\/integrations)\n  - [Tower Workflows Branching Configurations](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/features\/workflows)\n  - [Stacked Pull Requests Supercharged workflows](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/features\/stacked-prs)\n  - [All Features](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/features\/all-features)\n  - [Release Notes](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/release-notes)\n- [Pricing](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/pricing)\n- [Support](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/support)\n  - [Documentation](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/help)\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/support\/contact)\n  - [Account Login](https:\/\/account.git-tower.com\/)\n- [Learn Git](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn)\n  - [Video Course 24 episodes](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/videos)\n  - [Online Book From novice to master](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/ebook)\n  - [Cheat Sheets For quick lookup](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/cheat-sheets)\n  - [Webinar Learn from a Git professional](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/webinar)\n  - [First Aid Kit Recover from mistakes](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/first-aid-kit)\n  - [Advanced Git Kit Dive deeper](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/advanced-git-kit)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/blog)\n- [Download](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/download\/mac)   [Download](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/download\/windows)\n\nGit FAQ\n\nFrequently asked questions around Git and Version Control.\n\n![Git FAQ featured image](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/assets\/img\/header-visuals\/learners-questions.1773771024.svg)\n\n# How can I restore a previous version of my project?\nUsing a version control system like Git brings a fantastic benefit: you can return to *any old version* of your project *at any time*.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/assets\/img\/illustrations\/cheat-sheets-thumb.svg)\n\n## The Git Cheat Sheet\nNo need to remember all those commands and parameters: get our popular \"Git Cheat Sheet\" - for free\\!\n\n[Download Now for Free]()\n## Returning to an Old Revision\nThe fastest way to restore an old version is to use the \"reset\" command:\n```\n$ git reset --hard 0ad5a7a6\n```\nThis will rewind your HEAD branch to the specified version. All commits that came after this version are effectively undone; your project is exactly as it was at that point in time.\n\nThe reset command comes with a couple of options, one of the more interesting ones being the \"--soft\" flag. If you use it instead of --hard, Git will keep all the changes in those \"undone\" commits as local modifications:\n```\n$ git reset --soft 0ad5a7a6\n```\nYou'll be left with a couple of changes in your working copy and can then decide what to do with them.\n\nIn case you are using the [Tower Git client](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/?utm_source=learn-website&utm_campaign=git-faq&utm_medium=easy-in-tower&utm_content=restore-repo-to-previous-revision), you can use the `reset` command right from a commit's contextual menu. And in case you made a mistake: simply **hit CMD+Z to undo the reset** and restore the removed commits\\!\n\n## Restoring a Revision in a New Local Branch\nAs said, using the reset command on your HEAD branch is a quite drastic action: it will remove any commits (on this branch) that came after the specified revision. If you're sure that this is what you want, everything is fine.\n\nHowever, there is also a \"safer\" way in case you'd prefer leaving your current HEAD branch untouched. Since \"branches\" are so cheap and easy in Git, we can easily create a new branch which starts at that old revision:\n```\n$ git checkout -b old-project-state 0ad5a7a6\n```\nNormally, the *checkout* command is used to just *switch* branches. However, providing the -b parameter, you can also let it **create** a new branch (named \"old-project-state\" in this example). If you *don't* want it to start at the current HEAD revision, you also need to provide a commit hash - the old project revision we want to restore.\n\nVoilà: you now have a new branch named \"old-project-state\" reflecting the old version of your project - without touching or even removing any other commits or branches.\n\nIn case you are using the [Tower Git client](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/?utm_source=learn-website&utm_campaign=git-faq&utm_medium=easy-in-tower&utm_content=restore-repo-to-previous-revision), you can simply drag & drop the commit you want to return to and create a new branch:\n\n## Learn More\n- Check out the chapter [Undoing Things](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/ebook\/en\/command-line\/advanced-topics\/undoing-things) in our free online book\n\n***\n### Related Questions\n- [Understanding the \"detached HEAD\" state in Git](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/faq\/detached-head-when-checkout-commit)\n- [Restoring deleted files](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/faq\/restoring-deleted-files)\n\nFor additional Git-related questions (and answers!), visit our [FAQ homepage](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/faq).\n\n## Get our popular **Git Cheat Sheet** for free\\!\nYou'll find the most important commands on the front and helpful best practice tips on the back. 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All commits that came after this version are effectively undone; your project is exactly as it was at that point in time.\n\nThe reset command comes with a couple of options, one of the more interesting ones being the \"--soft\" flag. If you use it instead of --hard, Git will keep all the changes in those \"undone\" commits as local modifications:\n```\n$ git reset --soft 0ad5a7a6\n```\nYou'll be left with a couple of changes in your working copy and can then decide what to do with them.\n\nIn case you are using the [Tower Git client](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/?utm_source=learn-website&utm_campaign=git-faq&utm_medium=easy-in-tower&utm_content=restore-repo-to-previous-revision), you can use the `reset` command right from a commit's contextual menu. And in case you made a mistake: simply **hit CMD+Z to undo the reset** and restore the removed commits\\!\n\n## Restoring a Revision in a New Local Branch\nAs said, using the reset command on your HEAD branch is a quite drastic action: it will remove any commits (on this branch) that came after the specified revision. If you're sure that this is what you want, everything is fine.\n\nHowever, there is also a \"safer\" way in case you'd prefer leaving your current HEAD branch untouched. Since \"branches\" are so cheap and easy in Git, we can easily create a new branch which starts at that old revision:\n```\n$ git checkout -b old-project-state 0ad5a7a6\n```\nNormally, the *checkout* command is used to just *switch* branches. However, providing the -b parameter, you can also let it **create** a new branch (named \"old-project-state\" in this example). If you *don't* want it to start at the current HEAD revision, you also need to provide a commit hash - the old project revision we want to restore.\n\nVoilà: you now have a new branch named \"old-project-state\" reflecting the old version of your project - without touching or even removing any other commits or branches.\n\nIn case you are using the [Tower Git client](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/?utm_source=learn-website&utm_campaign=git-faq&utm_medium=easy-in-tower&utm_content=restore-repo-to-previous-revision), you can simply drag & drop the commit you want to return to and create a new branch:\n\n## Learn More\n- Check out the chapter [Undoing Things](https:\/\/www.git-tower.com\/learn\/git\/ebook\/en\/command-line\/advanced-topics\/undoing-things) in our free online book","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Using a version control system like Git brings a fantastic benefit: you can return to any old version of your project at any time . The Git Cheat Sheet No need to remember all those commands and parameters: get our popular "Git Cheat Sheet" - for free! Returning to an Old Revision The fastest way to restore an old version is to use the "reset" command: $ git reset --hard 0ad5a7a6 This will rewind your HEAD branch to the specified version. All commits that came after this version are effectively undone; your project is exactly as it was at that point in time. The reset command comes with a couple of options, one of the more interesting ones being the "--soft" flag. If you use it instead of --hard, Git will keep all the changes in those "undone" commits as local modifications: $ git reset --soft 0ad5a7a6 You'll be left with a couple of changes in your working copy and can then decide what to do with them. In case you are using the Tower Git client , you can use the reset command right from a commit's contextual menu. And in case you made a mistake: simply hit CMD+Z to undo the reset and restore the removed commits! Restoring a Revision in a New Local Branch As said, using the reset command on your HEAD branch is a quite drastic action: it will remove any commits (on this branch) that came after the specified revision. If you're sure that this is what you want, everything is fine. However, there is also a "safer" way in case you'd prefer leaving your current HEAD branch untouched. Since "branches" are so cheap and easy in Git, we can easily create a new branch which starts at that old revision: $ git checkout -b old-project-state 0ad5a7a6 Normally, the checkout command is used to just switch branches. However, providing the -b parameter, you can also let it create a new branch (named "old-project-state" in this example). If you don't want it to start at the current HEAD revision, you also need to provide a commit hash - the old project revision we want to restore. Voilà: you now have a new branch named "old-project-state" reflecting the old version of your project - without touching or even removing any other commits or branches. In case you are using the Tower Git client , you can simply drag & drop the commit you want to return to and create a new branch: Learn More Check out the chapter Undoing Things in our free online book
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Using a version control system like Git brings a fantastic benefit: you can return to any old version of your project at any time. ![](https://www.git-tower.com/learn/assets/img/illustrations/cheat-sheets-thumb.svg) ## The Git Cheat Sheet No need to remember all those commands and parameters: get our popular "Git Cheat Sheet" - for free\! [Download Now for Free]() ## Returning to an Old Revision The fastest way to restore an old version is to use the "reset" command: ``` $ git reset --hard 0ad5a7a6 ``` This will rewind your HEAD branch to the specified version. All commits that came after this version are effectively undone; your project is exactly as it was at that point in time. The reset command comes with a couple of options, one of the more interesting ones being the "--soft" flag. If you use it instead of --hard, Git will keep all the changes in those "undone" commits as local modifications: ``` $ git reset --soft 0ad5a7a6 ``` You'll be left with a couple of changes in your working copy and can then decide what to do with them. In case you are using the [Tower Git client](https://www.git-tower.com/?utm_source=learn-website&utm_campaign=git-faq&utm_medium=easy-in-tower&utm_content=restore-repo-to-previous-revision), you can use the `reset` command right from a commit's contextual menu. And in case you made a mistake: simply hit CMD+Z to undo the reset and restore the removed commits\! ## Restoring a Revision in a New Local Branch As said, using the reset command on your HEAD branch is a quite drastic action: it will remove any commits (on this branch) that came after the specified revision. If you're sure that this is what you want, everything is fine. However, there is also a "safer" way in case you'd prefer leaving your current HEAD branch untouched. Since "branches" are so cheap and easy in Git, we can easily create a new branch which starts at that old revision: ``` $ git checkout -b old-project-state 0ad5a7a6 ``` Normally, the checkout command is used to just switch branches. However, providing the -b parameter, you can also let it create a new branch (named "old-project-state" in this example). If you don't want it to start at the current HEAD revision, you also need to provide a commit hash - the old project revision we want to restore. Voilà: you now have a new branch named "old-project-state" reflecting the old version of your project - without touching or even removing any other commits or branches. 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Readable Markdown	Using a version control system like Git brings a fantastic benefit: you can return to any old version of your project at any time. ![](https://www.git-tower.com/learn/assets/img/illustrations/cheat-sheets-thumb.svg) ## The Git Cheat Sheet No need to remember all those commands and parameters: get our popular "Git Cheat Sheet" - for free\! ## Returning to an Old Revision The fastest way to restore an old version is to use the "reset" command: ``` $ git reset --hard 0ad5a7a6 ``` This will rewind your HEAD branch to the specified version. All commits that came after this version are effectively undone; your project is exactly as it was at that point in time. The reset command comes with a couple of options, one of the more interesting ones being the "--soft" flag. If you use it instead of --hard, Git will keep all the changes in those "undone" commits as local modifications: ``` $ git reset --soft 0ad5a7a6 ``` You'll be left with a couple of changes in your working copy and can then decide what to do with them. In case you are using the [Tower Git client](https://www.git-tower.com/?utm_source=learn-website&utm_campaign=git-faq&utm_medium=easy-in-tower&utm_content=restore-repo-to-previous-revision), you can use the `reset` command right from a commit's contextual menu. And in case you made a mistake: simply hit CMD+Z to undo the reset and restore the removed commits\! ## Restoring a Revision in a New Local Branch As said, using the reset command on your HEAD branch is a quite drastic action: it will remove any commits (on this branch) that came after the specified revision. If you're sure that this is what you want, everything is fine. However, there is also a "safer" way in case you'd prefer leaving your current HEAD branch untouched. Since "branches" are so cheap and easy in Git, we can easily create a new branch which starts at that old revision: ``` $ git checkout -b old-project-state 0ad5a7a6 ``` Normally, the checkout command is used to just switch branches. However, providing the -b parameter, you can also let it create a new branch (named "old-project-state" in this example). If you don't want it to start at the current HEAD revision, you also need to provide a commit hash - the old project revision we want to restore. Voilà: you now have a new branch named "old-project-state" reflecting the old version of your project - without touching or even removing any other commits or branches. In case you are using the [Tower Git client](https://www.git-tower.com/?utm_source=learn-website&utm_campaign=git-faq&utm_medium=easy-in-tower&utm_content=restore-repo-to-previous-revision), you can simply drag & drop the commit you want to return to and create a new branch: ## Learn More - Check out the chapter [Undoing Things](https://www.git-tower.com/learn/git/ebook/en/command-line/advanced-topics/undoing-things) in our free online book
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