How do I rename the local Git branch?

Question

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

You referenced the answer in both of your questions: `git branch -m ` — kapsiR, Oct 05 '20 at 19:56
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.) — William Pursell, Oct 05 '20 at 19:56

score 11 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 05 '20 at 20:04

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git checkout <old_branch>

git branch -m <new_branch>

git push origin -u <new_branch>

answered Oct 05 '20 at 20:04

Chawki Messaoudi

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