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SQL CREATE INDEX

Create a database index.

Copy-ready commandSQL CREATE INDEX
CREATE INDEX idx_users_email ON users(email);

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Appropriate database client and connection
Permissions
Database privileges vary
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic example

Create a database index.

CREATE INDEX idx_users_email ON users(email);

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Appropriate database client and connection is installed and available in your current shell.