eolas/zk/Rename_a_branch.md

---
categories:
  - DevOps
tags: [git, procedural]
---

# Rename a branch

### In local development

```bash
git branch -m <old_name> <new_name>
```

### Update the remote

```bash
git push origin -u <new_name>
```
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			`categories:`
			`- DevOps`
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			`# Rename a branch`

			`### In local development`

			```bash
			`git branch -m <old_name> <new_name>`
			```

			`### Update the remote`

			```bash
			`git push origin -u <new_name>`
			```