# doctl databases configuration – DigitalOcean Documentation

> The subcommands of `doctl databases configuration` are used to view a database cluster's configuration.

- [doctl databases configuration get](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/doctl/reference/databases/configuration/get/index.html.md): Retrieves the advanced configuration for the specified cluster, including its backup settings, temporary file limit, and session timeout values.
- [doctl databases configuration update](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/doctl/reference/databases/configuration/update/index.html.md): Updates the specified database cluster's advanced configuration. Using this command, you can update various settings like backup times, temporary file limits, and session timeouts. Available settings …