How do i rename both a git local and remote branch name?

If you mistakenly named a branch and pushed it to the remote repository, follow these steps to rename it.

1. Renaming your local branch:
   • If you are on the branch you want to rename:

     bash
     git branch -m new-name

   • If you are on a different branch:

     bash
     git branch -m old-name new-name

2. Delete the remote branch old-name and push the local branch new-name: git push origin :old-name new-name
3. Reset the upstream branch for the newly named local branch:
   • Switch to the branch, then: git push origin -u new-name

List all branches

shell
git branch -a

Switch to the branch you want to rename

bash
git checkout branch_to_rename

Rename the branch

bash
git branch -m new_name

Push the changes to update the remote branch name

bash
git push origin :old_name new_name