---
title: "Rename an Asset Folder"
description: "Learn how to rename an asset folder in Contentstack."
url: "https://www.contentstack.com/docs/headless-cms/rename-a-folder"
product: "Contentstack"
doc_type: "guide"
audience:
  - developers
  - admins
version: "current"
last_updated: "2026-07-22"
---

# Rename an Asset Folder

Renaming asset folders in Contentstack is a simple yet powerful way to keep your content library organized and efficient.

To rename an asset folder, log in to your [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login), and perform the following steps:

1.  Go to your [stack](/docs/headless-cms/about-stack) and click the “Assets” icon in the left navigation panel.
2.  Locate the folder you want to rename, click the **vertical ellipses** under **Actions**, and select **Rename**. ![Assets\_RenameFolder\_Rename.png](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt369e3a959baf7a53/674552234dc5f0274b9b9a6a/Assets_RenameFolder_Rename.png)
3.  Type in the new name for the folder in the pop-up modal and click **Save**. ![Assets\_RenameFolder\_Save.png](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/bltcdd9ce4e432a2513/67455272cf473215b18c1a8e/Assets_RenameFolder_Save.png)

## API Reference

To rename an asset folder using the API, refer to the [Update or move folder](/docs/developers/apis/content-management-api/assets#update-or-move-folder) API request.