Git Rename Branch Example

Need to rename a Git branch? Need to push that renamed branch to GitHub, GitLab or whatever central, source code repository you're using? Well, don't worry, we have you covered.

The steps are actually quite straight forward. Just rename the local branch, push it to the server, and then delete the branch with the old name from your remote repo. It's as easy as that.

Here are the git branch rename steps in more detail:

To rename a branch both locally and remotely in Git, you can follow these steps:

Renaming Locally:
1. Checkout the Branch: First, make sure you are on the branch you want to rename.

git checkout old_branch_name

2. Rename the Branch: Use the `git branch -m` command to rename the branch.

git branch -m new_branch_name

Renaming Remotely (GitHub/GitLab):

3. Push the Renamed Branch: Push the renamed branch to the remote repository with the `--force` option to overwrite the old branch on the remote repository.

git push origin new_branch_name --force


4. Delete the Old Remote Branch: If you want to clean up, you can delete the old remote branch.

git push origin --delete old_branch_name


Notes:
- Make sure to communicate with your team members if they are using the old branch to avoid any conflicts.
- Use caution when force-pushing (--force), as it rewrites the history of the branch. Only do this if you're sure it won't disrupt others' work.

GitHub Shortcut:

If you're using GitHub, there's a shortcut method through GitHub's web interface:

1. Go to your repository on GitHub.
2. Click on the "Branches" tab.
3. Find and select the branch you want to rename.
4. Click on the pencil icon next to the branch name.
5. Enter the new branch name and hit Enter.
6. Confirm the renaming.

This method handles both the local and remote renaming automatically.

[draja]

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