# How to See Commit History in Github

> To see commit history in GitHub, navigate to the repository, click the Commits section above the file list, and view the chronological list of commits. You can then filter commits by selecting specific users, configuring commit dates, or switching between branches and tags.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-see-commit-history-in-github/
Apps: GitHub
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4d2bab56e05a00ff8c9b/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the repository where you want to add collaborators.
2. On the repository's main page, find the 'Commits' section, which is usually located above the file list and next to the branch selector. Click on it.
3. You’ll see a list of all commits in reverse chronological order from newest to oldest.
4. Each entry displays the commit message, author, date, and a unique commit hash.
5. Select users to view the commits made by a specific user.
6. Configure the date of the commits you want to view.
7. View commits by switching branches and tags.