versioned_docs/version-2.0/sql-manual/sql-reference/Utility-Statements/SWITCH.md

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{
    "title": "SWITCH",
    "language": "en"
}
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## SWITCH

### Name

SWITCH

### Description

This statement is used to switch catalog.

Syntax:

```sql
SWITCH catalog_name
```

### Example

1. Switch to hive

   ```sql
  	SWITCH hive;
  	```

### Keywords

SWITCH, CATALOG

### Best Practice