# Aliasing your existing git branch

If you happened to miss the `master` branch and your organization has adopted the more popular `main` naming convention as the default branch, don’t worry! You can easily switch back to the previous environment without causing any issues. This can be done using a simple [Git alias command](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Basics-Git-Aliases), which allows you to create shortcuts for longer Git commands. By setting up an alias, you can quickly and efficiently switch between branches without having to remember the full command each time. This not only saves time but also reduces the chance of making errors when typing out commands. Here’s how you can set up a Git alias to switch back to the `master` branch:

```sh
git config --global alias.switch-master 'checkout master'
```

With this alias in place, you can simply type `git switch-master` to switch to the `master` branch.

Also you can create symlink for these git commands, for an example -

```bash
git symbolic-ref refs/heads/master refs/heads/main
```

This method ensures that you can seamlessly navigate between the `main` and `master` branches, maintaining your workflow without any disruptions.

This tool won’t replace everything, but it can help you use old commands like:

```bash
git checkout master

git rebase -i master

git diff master
```

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