How to Rename a Git Branch Both Locally and Remotely?

[iAmRubayet1]

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Hey everyone,
I want to rename my current Git branch from dev-branch to main-dev. I also want the change to reflect on GitHub. What's the safest way to do this?

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[feedofmri]

You can rename a branch both locally and remotely with the following steps:

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I. Rename Locally

git branch -m dev-branch main-dev

This renames the branch you're currently on. If you're not on dev-branch, use:

git branch -m dev-branch main-dev

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II. Push the Renamed Branch

git push origin main-dev

Then delete the old branch from the remote:

git push origin --delete dev-branch

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III. Reset the Upstream Tracking

git push --set-upstream origin main-dev

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IV. Update Default Branch on GitHub (Optional)
If this is a default branch, go to your repository’s Settings > Branches and set main-dev as the new default. Then delete the old one.