Quick summary
Renaming a branch in Bitbucket takes just a few clicks using the Branches panel in the repository sidebar. This guide walks you through every step — from finding the branch to confirming the new branch name.
Steps
- Head over to the left-side panel, then click Branches.
- Find and right-click the specific branch you wish to rename.
- Select Rename from the list of options.
- Tap the New Branch Name input field and enter your preferred branch name.
- Once done, tap OK to proceed.
- The existing name of the selected branch will be updated accordingly.
