How To Rename a Local and Remote Git Branch

 Source: https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-rename-local-and-remote-git-branch/

You are collaborating on a project with a group of people, and you have defined a naming convention for git branches. You created a new branch , pushed the changes to the remote repository, and realized that your branch name was incorrect.

Luckily, Git allows you to rename the branch very easily using the git branch -m command.

This guide explains how to rename local and remote Git branches.

Renaming Git Branch

Follow the steps below to rename a Local and Remote Git Branch:

1. Start by switching to the local branch which you want to rename:

   git checkout <old_name>

2. Rename the local branch by typing:

   git branch -m <new_name>

   At this point, you have renamed the local branch.

   If you’ve already pushed the <old_name> branch to the remote repository , perform the next steps to rename the remote branch.

3. Push the <new_name> local branch and reset the upstream branch:

   git push origin -u <new_name>

4. Delete the <old_name> remote branch:

   git push origin --delete <old_name>

That’s it. You have successfully renamed the local and remote Git branch