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

# podman-rename(1)

Rename an existing container

## NAME

podman-rename - Rename an existing container

## SYNOPSIS

**podman rename** *container* *newname*

**podman container rename** *container* *newname*

## DESCRIPTION

Rename changes the name of an existing container. The old name is freed, and is available for use. This command can be run on containers in any state. However, running containers may not fully receive the effects until they are restarted - for example, a running container may still use the old name in its logs. Use **podman volume rename** to rename volumes. At present, pods cannot be renamed.

## OPTIONS

## EXAMPLES

Rename container with a given name.

```
$ podman rename oldContainer aNewName
```

Rename container with a given ID.

```
$ podman rename 717716c00a6b testcontainer
```

Create an alias for container with a given ID.

```
$ podman container rename 6e7514b47180 databaseCtr
```

## SEE ALSO

**[podman(1)](/podman/1.md)**