Renaming SharePoint List URLs and Titles with PnP PowerShell

▤ Summary

SharePoint Online lists commonly include a /Lists/ segment in their URLs, and admins may need to rename a list URL and update its title without breaking links. The article provides a PnP PowerShell script (rename-list.ps1) and recommends running it inside a Docker container to ensure consistent dependencies and environment. It lists prerequisites (Docker, PnP PowerShell module, SharePoint admin access, Azure AD client ID/secret) and shows docker run examples for Linux/macOS and Windows. The script connects to the site, updates the list title, and moves the list's root folder to a new path under /Lists/, preserving the desired URL structure.

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