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title: How to Deploy with Git
description: "Git deployment makes code changes traceable and repeatable. ## Recommended Flow 1. Use a private repository for proprietary code. 2. Create a production branch or release tag. 3. Back up the live application. 4. Pull or deploy the tested commit.…"
url: "https://vertico.co.zw/docs/how-to-deploy-with-git/"
updated: "2026-07-23"
category: Developers
---

# How to Deploy with Git

Git deployment makes code changes traceable and repeatable.

## Recommended Flow

1. Use a private repository for proprietary code.
2. Create a production branch or release tag.
3. Back up the live application.
4. Pull or deploy the tested commit.
5. Install locked dependencies.
6. Run migrations carefully.
7. Clear and rebuild caches.
8. Restart the application.
9. Perform a smoke test.

## Do Not Store

- Passwords.
- API keys.
- Private certificates.
- Database exports.
- User-uploaded personal data.

## Terminal Access

Git commands may be run through Terminal where this feature is enabled for the hosting account. Keep repositories private and never commit live credentials.

## Need Help?

If you still need assistance, open a support ticket through your Vertico client account and include the affected domain or email address, a screenshot of the error, and the approximate time the problem occurred. Never send passwords by email or support ticket.