Rename commit author

How to Rename Author and Email of a Commit

Enter Rebase Mode

You need to enter interactive rebase mode, where you can see the list of commits. There are two options:

1) Using HEAD~N (N = number of commits back):

git rebase -i HEAD~3

2) Using a specific commit hash (choose one before the target commit):

git rebase -i <commit-hash>

Replace pick with edit

Find the commit you want to change and replace pick with edit. Then save and exit the editor.

Amend the Commit

You’ll return to the terminal, still in rebase mode. Amend the author and email with:

git commit --amend --author="New Name <new.email@example.com>"  --no-edit

Continue Rebase

Finish the rebase process with:

git rebase --continue

Force Push

Since this rewrites history, you’ll need to force-push your changes:

git push --force

If you're collaborating with others, use the safer option:

git push --force-with-lease