Configure default push remote branch

The first time you pull changes from a repository, or clone via Magit, a prompt in the mini-buffer asks if the current remote branch should be used as the default remote repository to push to.

P p will push changes to the default push remote repository. A list of remotes is shown if no default remote is set.

Changing the default remote

The default push remote can be selected from remote repositories added as a remote, by cloning or using the M remote menu in the Magit Status buffer.

P to open the push menu

C to open the configuration of the local repository

P to toggle the default upstream branch between remotes

u to add a new upstream branch as the default, showing a list of all possible remote branches.

RTN to choose a branch

G-g to close the configuration menu. Then either u to pull from the new default upstream branch, or C-g to exit the pull menu.