How to Change User in Sourcetree
- George Apostolov
How to Change User in Sourcetree: step-by-step guide
First, open your repository in Sourcetree, then click on the 'Repository' menu and select 'Repository Settings'.
Within the 'Repository Settings' dialog, navigate to the 'Advanced' tab where user info is stored.
Enter your new username and email address in the respective fields.
Click 'OK' to save your changes. Remember, this only changes the user for this specific repository.
Quick answer: To switch users in Sourcetree, open your repository, select Repository Settings from the Repository menu, and navigate to the Advanced tab. Next, enter your new username and email address in the provided fields, then click OK to save your changes for that specific repository.
About this Sourcetree tutorial
Update your repository user info in Sourcetree by modifying the username and email settings under the Advanced repository tab. This guide shows how to change User in Sourcetree in 4 steps, starting with "First, open your repository in Sourcetree, then click on the 'Repository' menu and sele..." and finishing with "Click 'OK' to save your changes. Remember, this only changes the user for this specific...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Sourcetree interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change User in Sourcetree?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Sourcetree data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Sourcetree. Related guides: How to Change Username in Sourcetree, How to Checkout a Branch in Sourcetree and How to Clone GitHub Repository in Sourcetree. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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