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How to change PRIMARY KEY of an existing PostgreSQL table?

How to change PRIMARY KEY of an existing PostgreSQL table?

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-- Firstly, remove PRIMARY KEY attribute of former PRIMARY KEY
ALTER TABLE <table_name> DROP CONSTRAINT <table_name>_pkey;

-- Then change column name of  your PRIMARY KEY and PRIMARY KEY candidates properly.
ALTER TABLE <table_name> RENAME COLUMN <primary_key_candidate> TO id;

-- Lastly set your new PRIMARY KEY
ALTER TABLE <table_name> ADD PRIMARY KEY (id);