When you rename a repository, all existing information, with the exception of project site URLs, is automatically redirected to the new name, including:
- Issues
- Wikis
- Stars
- Followers
For more information on project sites, see "About GitHub Pages."
In addition to redirecting web traffic, all git clone, git fetch, or git push operations targeting the previous location will continue to function as if made on the new location. However, to reduce confusion, we strongly recommend updating any existing local clones to point to the new repository URL. You can do this by using git remote on the command line:
$ git remote set-url origin new_urlFor more information, see "Changing a Remote's URL."
Tip: Only members with owner privileges for an organization or admin privileges for a repository can rename a repository. For more information, see "Repository permission levels for an organization."
Warning: If you create a new repository under your account in the future, do not reuse the original name of the renamed repository. If you do, redirects to the renamed repository will break.
- On GitHub Enterprise, navigate to the main page of the repository.
- Under your repository name, click
Settings.
- Under the Repository Name heading, type the new name of your repository.
- Click Rename. You're done!