How do I rename a local Git branch?

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 wh

Answer 1

Actually you have three steps because the local branch has a duplicate on the server so we have one step for local on two steps on the server:

1. Rename local: just use the following command to rename your current branch, even you checked it out:

   git branch -m  
   

2. Delete the server one: use the following command to delete the old name branch on the server:

   git push  :
   

3. Push the new one: now it's time to push the new branch named on the server:

   git push -u