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# aptible db:rename

This command renames a [Database](/core-concepts/managed-databases/managing-databases/overview) handle. For this change to take effect, the Database must be restarted. After restart, the new Database handle will appear in log and metric drains.\
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Synopsis

```
Usage:
  aptible db:rename OLD_HANDLE NEW_HANDLE [--environment ENVIRONMENT_HANDLE]

Options:
  --env, [--environment=ENVIRONMENT]
```