How to Delete a Commit in Bitbucket
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a Commit in Bitbucket: step-by-step guide
On SourceTree's main dashboard, find and select an old commit that goes before the specific commit you wish to delete.
Right-click on the selected commit and choose 'Reset Current Branch to this Commit' from the list of options.
After that, specify your preferred Mode and tap 'OK' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the wrong commit will be deleted and discarded accordingly.
Quick answer: To delete a commit in SourceTree, find and select an old commit before the target commit, right-click to choose 'Reset Current Branch to this Commit', specify your preferred Mode, and tap 'OK' to discard the wrong commit.
About this Bitbucket tutorial
Remove unwanted commits in Bitbucket by using SourceTree to reset your current branch and successfully discard the wrong changes. This guide shows how to delete a Commit in Bitbucket in 4 steps, starting with "On SourceTree's main dashboard, find and select an old commit that goes before the spec..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the wrong commit will be deleted and discarded accordingly". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Bitbucket interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to delete a Commit in Bitbucket?
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 Bitbucket data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Bitbucket. Related guides: How to Download Repositories From Bitbucket, How to Fork a Repository in Bitbucket and How to Generate an SSH Key For a Bitbucket Account. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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