# How to create a PostgreSQL database

> Learn how to create a PostgreSQL database by opening the console with psql postgres and running the CREATE DATABASE command, then list it to confirm.

Author: Flavio Copes | Published: 2021-07-27 | Canonical: https://flaviocopes.com/postgres-create-database/

When you have [PostgreSQL](https://flaviocopes.com/postgres-introduction/) installed you can create a new database by opening the console with:

```
psql postgres
```

and then running the command `CREATE DATABASE`:

```
CREATE DATABASE databasename;
```

> Don't forget the semicolon ;

You'll then see the newly created database by running the `\l` command.