.. _config-database:

Change database connection details
----------------------------------

If you need to change database connection details for a |RCEE| instance,
use the following steps:

1. Open the :file:`rhodecode.ini` file for the instance you wish to edit. The
default location is :file:`config/_shared/rhodecode.ini`

2. When you open the file, find the database configuration section, and use the below
example to change the connection details:

.. code-block:: ini

    #########################################################
    ### DB CONFIGS - EACH DB WILL HAVE IT'S OWN CONFIG    ###
    #########################################################

    # Default SQLite config
    sqlalchemy.db1.url = sqlite:////home/brian/.rccontrol/enterprise-1/rhodecode.db

    # Use this example for a PostgreSQL
    sqlalchemy.db1.url = postgresql://postgres:qwe@localhost/rhodecode

    # see sqlalchemy docs for other advanced settings
    sqlalchemy.db1.echo = false
    sqlalchemy.db1.pool_recycle = 3600