Recently, I got the requirement to rename my existing sprint in Azure DevOps. In this article, I will walk you through the quick steps to rename a sprint in Azure DevOps.
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How To Rename Sprint In Azure DevOps
To rename sprint in Azure DevOps, Follow the below steps.
1. Log in to Azure Portal.
2. Search for the Azure DevOps Organizations and then click on the search result Azure DevOps Organizations under the Services node.

3. Now, let us click on the My Azure DevOps Organizations link, as shown in the screenshot below.

4. Click on the Azure DevOps project from the list below.

5. Click Project Settings and then click Project Configuration under the Boards tab, as shown in the screenshot below.

6. Click on the three dots menu next to the name of the sprint and then click the Edit option from the sub-menu, as shown below.

Alternatively, right-click on the name of the sprint/iteration and then choose the Edit option from the submenu.

7. Enter the new name for the sprint or iteration, and then click on the save and close button to update the changes.

Now, the name Sprint has been changed successfully, as shown below.

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FAQs
How to rename a sprint in Azure DevOps
Answer: Click on Project settings –> then Project configuration –> Right-click on the sprint or iteration name and select the Edit option.
Can I rename an active sprint in Azure DevOps?
Answer: Yes, you can.
Is there a limit to how many times I can rename a sprint in Azure DevOps?
Answer: No, there is no limit.
Will renaming a sprint affect its dates in Azure DevOps?
Answer: No.
Will renaming a sprint affect existing work items in Azure DevOps?
Answer: No.
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