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The command "hg push" is used in the Mercurial version control system to push changes from a local repository to a remote repository.

When you make changes in your local repository and want to share those changes with others or sync them with a remote repository, you use the "hg push" command.

Here's how the command works:

1. Firstly, you need to ensure that you have a remote repository configured. This is usually done by cloning a remote repository or initializing a new one.

2. Once you have made changes locally and committed them using the "hg commit" command, you can use "hg push" to send those changes to the remote repository.

3. When you execute "hg push", Mercurial examines the commits you have made and transfers them to the remote repository. It compares your local repository to the remote repository and sends the necessary changesets (i.e., commits) to the remote.

4. The remote repository will now have a similar history to your local repository, including the changes you pushed.

It's important to note that you may need appropriate permissions or credentials to push changes to a remote repository. Additionally, if other people have made changes to the remote repository since your last pull or push, conflicts may arise, and you may need to resolve them before pushing your changes.

Before pushing, it's generally recommended to perform a "hg pull" or "hg incoming" command to ensure you have the latest changes from the remote repository, merging any conflicts if necessary.

Overall, "hg push" is a command used in Mercurial to share your local commits with a remote repository, allowing for collaboration and synchronization with others working on the same codebase.