💿 Renaming a Database Renaming a PostgreSQL Database Inside a Docker Container: Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Connect to the PostgreSQL Server To start, connect to the PostgreSQL server within the Docker container by running the following command: docker exec -it psql -U Step 2: Switch to a Different Database ⛔️ When you connect to the PostgreSQL server, you’re likely accessing the database you want to rename. However, PostgreSQL doesn’t allow renaming a database while you’re connected to it. ✅ The Fix: Connect to a Different Database To proceed, list all available databases on the server, then connect to another one: \l \c Step 3: Rename the Database Now you can rename your database using the ALTER DATABASE...RENAME TO command: ALTER DATABASE RENAME TO ; Happy me! 🌱