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# git rename-branch

> Rename a Git branch.
> Part of `git-extras`.
> More information: <https://github.com/tj/git-extras/blob/master/Commands.md#git-rename-branch>.

- Rename the branch you are currently on:

`git rename-branch {{new_branch_name}}`

- Rename a specific branch:

`git rename-branch {{old_branch_name}} {{new_branch_name}}`