git rename remote branch

To rename a remote branch, you must delete the old branch name and push the new one. Follow these steps:

1. Rename the local branch

If you are already on the branch:

git branch -m <new-name>

If you are on a different branch:

git branch -m <old-name> <new-name>

2. Delete the old branch on the remote and push the new one

git push origin :<old-name> <new-name>

3. Reset the upstream branch for the new local branch

git push origin -u <new-name>

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