CHECKPOINT

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## CHECKPOINT

CHECKPOINT — force a write-ahead log checkpoint

## Synopsis

```
CHECKPOINT

```

## Description

 A checkpoint is a point in the write-ahead log sequence at which all data files have been updated to reflect the information in the log. All data files will be flushed to disk. Refer to [Section 30.5](wal-configuration.html) for more details about what happens during a checkpoint.

 The `CHECKPOINT` command forces an immediate checkpoint when the command is issued, without waiting for a regular checkpoint scheduled by the system (controlled by the settings in [Section 20.5.2](runtime-config-wal.html#RUNTIME-CONFIG-WAL-CHECKPOINTS)). `CHECKPOINT` is not intended for use during normal operation.

 If executed during recovery, the `CHECKPOINT` command will force a restartpoint (see [Section 30.5](wal-configuration.html)) rather than writing a new checkpoint.

 Only superusers can call `CHECKPOINT`.

## Compatibility

 The `CHECKPOINT` command is a PostgreSQL language extension.

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