---
name: "docker-container-rename"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "docker"
version: "1:29.9.2-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/docker-container-rename"
---

# docker-container-rename(1)

Rename a container

## NAME

docker-container-rename - Rename a container

## SYNOPSIS

**docker container rename CONTAINER NEW\_NAME**

## DESCRIPTION

Rename a container.  Container may be running, paused or stopped.

## SEE ALSO

**[docker-container(1)](/docker-container/1.md)**