How to Rename a Repository in GitHub
Have you ever named a repository and wished you could change it? You can! In fact, the process is quite simple. Follow these steps to rename a repository in GitHub.
Tyler Harz
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5 steps
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35 seconds
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Locate the repository you want to rename by finding it from your repositories page.
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Open the repository page for the repo you want to rename.
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Click Settings directly above the repository description.
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Next, change the text under Repository name.
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Click Rename, and GitHub will save your new repository name. That's it!