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.. _use_database:

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USE DATABASE
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The ``USE DATABASE`` command lets you shift between databases within an existing session.

Syntax
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.. code-block:: postgres

   USE DATABASE <name>

Parameters
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   * - Parameter
     - Description
   * - ``name``
     - The name of the database.
     
Examples
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.. code-block:: postgres

   USE DATABASE master;

Permissions
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The ``USE DATABASE`` command requires **Comment** permission.