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# [How to rename git branch?](https://novicedev.hashnode.dev/how-to-rename-git-branch?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

​Made a small mistake while naming your git branch, don't panic this blog post will go through all the possibilities for renaming the git branch on local and remote. Git branch can be renamed with a simple command "git branch -m ", this will rename y...

Jan 30, 2022 · 3 min read · novicedev.hashnode.dev  
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[Gajendra Singh Rathore](https://hashnode.com/@gsrathoreniks)

[Jan 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-rename-git-branch/61f6ad0a66fcfc728be1a711/comment/61f6d45a6bb59d5767db8c09)

good one