In this article, you will learn how to change the name of a file or folder in PHP. The rename() function in PHP renames a file or directory.
what is the syntax of the RENAME function in php?
rename(old, new, context)| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| old | Required. Specifies the file or directory to be renamed |
| new | Required. Specifies the new name for the file or directory |
| context | Optional. Specifies the context of the file handle. Context is a set of options that can modify the behavior of a stream |
examples of the RENAME function
Example 1. In this example, we rename a directory + a file.
<?php
rename("images","pictures");
rename("/test/file1.txt","/home/docs/my_file.txt");
?>
