---
title: "Rename an event forwarder"
method: POST
path: "/v1/event-forwarders/{forwarder-name}/rename"
tags: ["Event Forwarders"]
---

# Rename an event forwarder

`POST /v1/event-forwarders/{forwarder-name}/rename`

Rename an existing event forwarder. Also updates references in server actions.

## Path parameters

- `forwarder-name` string, required

## Request body

- object
  - `newName` string, required — New event forwarder name

## Response `200`

Event forwarder renamed successfully

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid or missing new name
- `403` — Access denied
- `404` — Event forwarder not found
- `409` — Event forwarder with the new name already exists

---

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