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Rename a database

Use the influxctl database rename command to rename a database in your InfluxDBed cluster.

Renaming a database does not change the database ID, modify data in the database, or update database tokens. After renaming a database, any existing database tokens will stop working and you must create new tokens with permissions for the renamed database.

If you create a new database using the previous database name, tokens associated with that database name will grant access to the newly created database.

Rename a database using the influxctl CLI

influxctl database rename 
DATABASE_NAME
NEW_DATABASE_NAME

Replace the following:

  • DATABASE_NAME: Current name of the database to rename
  • NEW_DATABASE_NAME: New name for the database

Update database tokens after renaming

After renaming a database, existing database tokens will no longer work because they reference the old database name. Do the following:

  1. Create new database tokens with permissions for the renamed database.
  2. Update your applications and clients to use the new tokens.
  3. Delete the old database tokens that reference the old database name.

Renamed database retains its ID

The database ID remains the same after renaming. When you list databases, you’ll see the new name associated with the original database ID.


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