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# Renaming a project

There are two ways to rename an Overleaf project:

1. [#from-the-project-dashboard](#from-the-project-dashboard "mention")
2. [#from-within-the-project](#from-within-the-project "mention")

## From the project dashboard

You can select the project in your project dashboard, and then go to **More** > **Rename** above the project list.

<figure><picture><source srcset="/files/bib6PWhzNsMAQU6SMVoA" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"><img src="https://3502988919-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVetOkhFZmAC8QCQK0Pi7%2Fuploads%2FStIxZBsoNfHNu9zx202G%2FScreenshot%202026-05-05%20at%2010.14.39.png?alt=media&amp;token=e6f8c64b-b2fe-4e81-9600-2f033a0bf21e" alt="Rename option in the More button in the Project Dashboard"></picture><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## From within the project

Alternatively, if you're currently working on a project, you can click the project name at the top of the editor and the select **Rename** in the dropdown menu that appears:

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{% hint style="warning" %}
Note that only the project's owner can change its name.
{% endhint %}


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