Redis Server: CLIENT SETNAME

Redis CLIENT SETNAME Command

Redis CLIENT SETNAME command is used to assign a name to the current connection. The assigned name is displayed in the output of CLIENT LIST so that it is possible to identify the client that performed a given connection.

This command can remove the entire connection name setting it to the empty string, that is not a valid connection name since it serves to this specific purpose.

Every new connection starts without an assigned name.

Here are some common uses and scenarios for the "CLIENT SETNAME" command:

• Client Identification: Sets a name for the current connection, making it easier to identify and track specific clients.
• Monitoring and Debugging: Facilitates monitoring and debugging by associating a meaningful name with a client connection.
• Logging and Auditing: Enhances logging and auditing by providing named connections for more detailed and understandable logs.
• Connection Management: Helps in managing and organizing client connections, especially in complex environments with multiple clients.

Syntax:

CLIENT SETNAME connection-name 

Available since

2.6.9.

Return Value

Simple string reply, OK if the connection name was successfully set.

Return Value Type

String

Example: CLIENT SETNAME

redis 127.0.0.1:6379> CLIENT SETNAME "my connection" 
OK

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