Andrew Fletcher published: 26 September 2023 1 minute read
Something I haven't had to do in a while is to change the name of a Git branch both local and remote.
Steps to renaming a branch
Rename your local branch:
If you are on the branch you want to rename:
git branch -m new-nameWhereas, if you're on a different branch:
git branch -m old-name new-nameDelete the old-name remote branch and push the new-name local branch:
git push origin :old-name new-nameReset the upstream branch for the new-name local branch:
Switch to the branch and then:
git push origin -u new-name