---
name: "buildah-rename"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "buildah"
version: "1:1.45.2-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/buildah-rename"
---

# buildah-rename(1)

Rename a local container.

## NAME

buildah-rename - Rename a local container.

## SYNOPSIS

**buildah rename** *container* *new-name*

## DESCRIPTION

Rename a local container.

## EXAMPLE

buildah rename containerName NewName

buildah rename containerID NewName

## SEE ALSO

[buildah(1)](/buildah/1.md)