rename a local branch name git code example

Example 1: rename branch git

git branch -m <new_name>

Example 2: git rename local branch

git branch -m <oldname> <newname>

Example 3: change local branch name

git branch -m <newname>

Example 4: rename remote branch in git

git push origin :<branch_to_rename>
git checkout -b <new_branch_name>
git push --set-upstream origin <new_branch_name>