Rename Git Local and Remote Branches . dEexams.com

To rename a branch in Git we should use the git branch command followed by -m option.

If you are required to change the current branch’s name in your project, then run the following:
```
git branch -m new-branch
```
If it is needed to rename another branch in your project, then run the following:
```
git branch -m old-branch new-branch
			
```
After pushing the <old-branch> branch to the remote repository delete it:
```
git push origin --delete <old-branch>
```

Push the <new-branch> local branch and reset the upstream branch with the git push command:

git push origin -u <new_branch>

Or you can use an alternative way:

git push --set-upstream origin new_branch   # Push the new branch, set local branch to track the new remote

Prakash on Jun 25, 2020 at 05:06 am

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