# pw context rename

> Source: https://parallelworks.com/docs/cli/pw/context/rename

## pw context rename

Rename a context

### Synopsis

The **pw context rename** command renames an existing context.

If the renamed context is the current one, the current context reference is updated automatically.

```
pw context rename <old-name> <new-name> [flags]
```

### Examples

```
  # Rename a context
  pw context rename user@activate.parallel.works production
  
  # Using alias
  pw ctx rename old-context new-context
```

### Options

```
  -h, --help   help for rename
```

### Options inherited from parent commands

```
      --context string         The context to use. Overrides PW_CONTEXT environment variable and current context from config.
      --platform-host string   The Parallel Works ACTIVATE platform host to use. Will override any other platform host settings.
  -v, --verbose                Enable verbose logging
```

### SEE ALSO

* [pw context](/docs/cli/pw/context)	 - Manage CLI contexts