# Renaming
# Rename Folders
To rename a folder from oldName to newName
git mv directoryToFolder/oldName directoryToFolder/newName
Followed by git commit and/or git push
If this error occurs:
fatal: renaming 'directoryToFolder/oldName' failed: Invalid argument
Use the following command:
git mv directoryToFolder/oldName temp && git mv temp directoryToFolder/newName
# Renaming a local branch
You can rename branch in local repository using this command:
git branch -m old_name new_name
# rename a local and the remote branch
the easiest way is to have the local branch checked out:
git checkout old_branch
then rename the local branch, delete the old remote and set the new renamed branch as upstream:
git branch -m new_branch
git push origin :old_branch
git push --set-upstream origin new_branch
# Syntax
git mv <source> <destination>git mv -f <source> <destination>
# Parameters
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
-f or --force | Force renaming or moving of a file even if the target exists |