# How do I fix the "Database Does Not Exist" error when connecting to PostgreSQL?

A `Database Does Not Exist` error like the following occurs when you try to connect to a database doesn’t exist in your specified cluster or to the wrong cluster:

```
psql: FATAL:  database "defaultdb" does not exist
```

If you are getting this error, first verify that you are using the correct hostname to connect by following [How to Connect to PostgreSQL Database Clusters](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/postgresql/how-to/connect/index.html.md). Then, verify that you’ve created the database in your cluster of choice by following [How to Manage PostgreSQL Users and Databases in a Database Cluster](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/postgresql/how-to/manage-users-and-databases/index.html.md).

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