# How to switch a git repository to use the main branch as trunk Topics: [[Git version control]] ## Gitlab Rename the branch locally: ```shell git branch -m master main ``` Update files still referencing `master` and commit the changes. Push to Gitlab: ``` git push -u origin main ``` In "Settings", "Repository", update the "Default Branch" setting. In "Settings", "Repository", add `main` under "Protected Branches", using the same settings as set for `master`. Then set `master` to allow merges and pushes from "No one". Finally, delete the `master` branch in "Repository", "Branches". The merge and push protection made earlier will still apply. ## Related -