how to rename a repository on github? [duplicate]

I have changed the name of repositories before, and I’m doing it again right now 😉

Edit the name using the built-in feature under the “Settings” tab at the top of your GitHub repository page. Then go to your local repository and rename the remote. Like this:

1. First remove it:

   git remote rm origin
   

2. then add back the new name

   git remote add origin git@github.com:"yourname"https://stackoverflow.com/"projectname".git
   

If you have recent enough git version you should use set-url command:

    git remote set-url origin git@github.com:"yourname"https://stackoverflow.com/"projectname".git

Now it should be good to go.