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Rename a Local and Remote Git Branch

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Rename a Local and Remote Git Branch

Start by switching to the local branch which you want to rename:
```
git checkout 
```
Rename the local branch by typing:
```
git branch -m 
```
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.
Push the <new_name> local branch and reset the upstream branch:
```
git push origin -u 
```
Delete the <old_name> remote branch:
```
git push origin --delete 
```

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

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