In answer to my own question, there are two ways: use "--remotecmd /path/to/hg" on the command line or, edit .hg/hgrc and add: [ui] remotecmd = /path/to/hg The second option doesn't work with clone, but it's fine with push/pull/in. -- Mike Wilson, Wrexham, North Wales, UK www.whisperingwind.co.uk