Git Local to Remote Repository Connection (Without Losing Local Files)

Scenario

Local directory: aerostitch-nest/
Remote repository: git@rdbb.bitbucket.org:darmist/aerostitch-nest.git

Step 1: Go into Local Project

cd aerostitch-nest

Step 2: Initialize Git (If Not Already)

git init

Step 3: Add Remote Repository

git remote add origin git@rdbb.bitbucket.org:darmist/aerostitch-nest.git

Verify Remote

git remote -v

Step 4: Fetch Remote References

git fetch origin

Step 5: Choose One Case

✅ Case A: Remote Repository Is Empty

git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit from local files"
git push -u origin master   # or main

⚠️ Case B: Remote Repository Already Has Commits

Create a Local Branch

git checkout -b local-branch
git add .
git commit -m "My local files"

Merge Remote History

git checkout master   # or main
git pull origin master --allow-unrelated-histories

Resolve conflicts if any

Push to Remote

git push -u origin master

✅ Result

Local directory is now fully connected to the Bitbucket repository and all files are tracked.