# XFTPF\_RENAME > [HTML Version](xftpf_rename.htm) _Added June 2019_ Opcode XFTPF\_RENAME (\&h00800000), in conjunction with XFTPF\_SFTP allows you to rename a remote file or directory. Use the same parameter list as for the other opcodes, except: _localpath_ should specify the old file or directory name _hostfile_ should specify the new file or directory name _hostdir_ should be set to "" On return the status parameter will be set to 1 on success. **History** 2019 June, A-Shell 6.5.1662, ASHNET library update 1.13.167: Opcode added to A-Shell.