# How to Rename a Repository in Github

> To rename a repository in GitHub, navigate to the target repository, open the Settings tab, enter your preferred name in the Repository name field under General settings, and click Rename.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-rename-a-repository-in-github/
Apps: GitHub
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4c50ab56e05a00ff7c34/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the repository that you want to rename.
2. On the repository page, click on the 'Settings' tab usually found at the top-right of the repository name.
3. Under the 'General' settings, go to the 'Repository name' and enter your preferred name for your repository in the empty field.
4. Once done, click 'Rename'.
5. That's it! You have successfully renamed a repository in Github.