---
title: blossom database:move
url: "/docs/reference/cli/database/move/"
canonical_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/database/move/
markdown_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/database/move.md
summary: Move one logical Database and reconnect its linked Apps
categories:
- cli
- reference
---

# blossom database:move

Move one logical Database and reconnect its linked Apps

## Usage

    blossom database:move --id ID [--destination DESTINATION] [--data DATA] [--yes] [--follow] [--timestamps]

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `--id (required)` | Logical Database id |
| `--destination` | Destination instance; omit to create a new one |
| `--data, -d` | YAML or JSON data, a path to a data file, or an HTTP(S) URL |
| `--yes, -y` | Approve the interruption and linked App restarts |
| `--follow, -f` | Follow the Database move Activity |
| `--timestamps` | Show log timestamps. Default: true. |

## Subcommands

- [database:move:cancel](/docs/reference/cli/database/move/cancel/) - Cancel a Database move before the switch
- [database:move:retry](/docs/reference/cli/database/move/retry/) - Resume the same Database move
- [database:move:show](/docs/reference/cli/database/move/show/) - Preview or inspect a logical Database move