How to push tags from local repository to Github

Below is the standard Git workflow to create a tag and push it to GitHub.

1. Ensure You Are on the Correct Commit

git status
git log --oneline -5

2. Create a Tag

Lightweight tag (simple marker)

git tag v1.0.0

Annotated tag (recommended for releases)

Includes author, date, and message.

git tag -a v1.0.0 -m "Release version 1.0.0"

3. Verify Tag

git tag
git show v1.0.0

4. Push Tag to GitHub

Push a single tag

git push origin v1.0.0

Push all local tags

git push origin --tags

5. Tag a Specific Commit (optional)

git tag -a v1.0.0 <commit_hash> -m "Release version 1.0.0"
git push origin v1.0.0

6. Delete a Tag (if needed)

Delete locally

git tag -d v1.0.0

Delete from GitHub

git push origin --delete v1.0.0

Typical Release Flow

# push your changes first
git add .
git commit -m "Final changes before release"
git push origin main
# create and push tag
git tag -a v1.0.0 -m "Production release"
git push origin v1.0.0

After pushing, the tag will appear under GitHub → Repository → Releases / Tags. You can then create a formal release from the GitHub UI if required.