---
name: "docker-volume-rename"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "podman-docker"
version: "6.1.4-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/podman-volume-rename"
---

# docker-volume-rename(1)

Rename a volume

Part of [podman-volume-rename(1)](/podman-volume-rename/1.md).

## NAME

podman-volume-rename - Rename a volume

## SYNOPSIS

**podman volume rename** *volume* *new\_name*

## DESCRIPTION

Renames an existing volume. The following restrictions apply:

- •

  The volume must not be in use by any containers (running or stopped).

- •

  The volume must not be currently mounted (via **podman volume mount**).

- •

  Only volumes using the **local** driver can be renamed; volumes backed by a volume plugin or the **image** driver cannot be renamed.

Renaming an anonymous volume converts it to a named volume.

## OPTIONS

None.

## EXAMPLES

Rename volume **mydata** to **data\_backup**:

```
$ podman volume rename mydata data_backup
```

## SEE ALSO

**[podman(1)](/podman/1.md)**, **[podman-volume(1)](/podman-volume/1.md)**, **[podman-volume-inspect(1)](/podman-volume-inspect/1.md)**

## HISTORY

June 2026, Originally compiled by Podman Developers