How do I rename the local Git branch? [duplicate]

Question

I don't want to rename a remote branch, as described in Rename master branch for both local and remote Git repositories.

How can I rename a local branch which hasn't been pushed to a remote branch?

In case you need to rename remote branch as well: How do I rename both a Git local and remote branch name

Norsworthy

You referenced the answer in both of your questions: git branch -m <old_name> <new_name> – Glissade

Don't rename the branch, just create a new one at the same place. (If you then delete the original, I suppose you've accomplished a rename.) – Lousy

Answer 1

git checkout <old_branch>

git branch -m <new_branch>

git push origin -u <new_branch>

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