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Asked: June 2, 20262026-06-02T22:40:23+00:00 2026-06-02T22:40:23+00:00

I am beginner to PostgreSQL. I want to connect to another database from the

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I am beginner to PostgreSQL.

I want to connect to another database from the query editor of Postgres – like the USE command of MySQL or MS SQL Server.

I found \c databasename by searching the Internet, but its runs only on psql. When I try it from the PostgreSQL query editor I get a syntax error.

I have to change the database by pgscripting. Does anyone know how to do it?

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    2026-06-02T22:40:24+00:00Added an answer on June 2, 2026 at 10:40 pm

    When you get a connection to PostgreSQL it is always to a particular database. To access a different database, you must get a new connection.

    Using \c in psql closes the old connection and acquires a new one, using the specified database and/or credentials. You get a whole new back-end process and everything.

    Example:

    yourUser=# \c newDatabaseName
    You are now connected to database "newDatabaseName" as user "yourUser".
    
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