.TH git-annex-reinit 1 .SH NAME git\-annex reinit \- initialize repository, reusing old UUID .PP .SH SYNOPSIS git annex reinit \fBuuid|description\fP .PP .SH DESCRIPTION Normally, initializing a repository generates a new, unique identifier (UUID) for that repository. Occasionally it may be useful to reuse a UUID \-\- for example, if a repository got deleted, and you're setting it back up. .PP Use this with caution; it can be confusing to have two existing repositories with the same UUID. Also, you will probably want to run a fsck. .PP .SH SEE ALSO git\-annex(1) .PP .SH AUTHOR Joey Hess .PP .PP