How to rename GitHub repository

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To rename a GitHub repository, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the repository on GitHub:

    • Log in to your GitHub account.
    • Navigate to the repository you want to rename.
  2. Access the repository settings:

    • Click on the “Settings” tab at the top of the repository page.
  3. Rename the repository:

    • In the “General” section, look for the “Repository name” field.
    • Edit the repository name to your desired new name.
  4. Confirm the change:

    • After entering the new name, scroll down and click the “Rename” button to apply the changes.

Additional Notes

  • GitHub will automatically redirect links to the old repository name to the new one, but it’s still a good idea to update any references (like in your local Git configurations or documentation).
  • In your local copy, you should update the remote URL using the command:
git remote set-url origin https://github.com/USERNAME/NEW_REPO_NAME.git