git rename author info of commit

rename_author_of_commits.md

setup author info of past commits

• $ git rebase -i {{base_commit|--root}}
• edit all 'pick' to 'edit' then save
• do following for each commit:
  • $ git commit --amend --author="Author-Name <email@address.com>"
  • $ git rebase --continue

setup author info of future commits

• $ git config user.name "{{new_name}}"
• $ git config user.email "{{new_email}}"

thanks!