PostgreSQL – How to Rename a Schema

ByAdmin September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

You can rename a schema in PostgreSQL using the ALTER SCHEMA statement. Below is the syntax for renaming a schema:

ALTER SCHEMA old_schema_name RENAME TO new_schema_name;

where old_schema_name is the name of the schema you want to rename and new_schema_name is the new name you want to assign to the schema. Ensure you have the necessary privileges to rename schemas. You typically need to be a superuser or have the CREATE privilege on the schema you want to rename.

ALTER SCHEMA old_schema RENAME TO new_schema;

Please note the following considerations when renaming a schema:

You must have appropriate permissions to execute the ALTER SCHEMA statement.
Renaming a schema does not automatically update references to the schema in database objects (e.g., tables, views, functions) owned by the schema. You may need to update the references manually if necessary.
Be cautious when renaming schemas in a production database, as it can potentially impact applications that rely on the schema’s structure. It’s a good practice to thoroughly test such changes in a development or staging environment first.
Make sure to update any application configurations or scripts that reference the old schema name after renaming it.

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