managing-cluster-settings

Reviews, audits, and modifies CockroachDB cluster settings. Self-Hosted has full control over all settings and start flags. Advanced/BYOC can modify most SQL-level settings but infrastructure settings are managed by CRL. Standard has limited settings access — session variables are the primary tuning mechanism. Basic has minimal settings — use session variables and Cloud Console. Use when auditing configuration, tuning performance, or troubleshooting settings-related issues.

Version

2.0

Compatibility

Self-Hosted has full control with admin role. Advanced/BYOC can modify most settings. Standard has limited SET CLUSTER SETTING access. Basic has minimal access. All tiers support SHOW CLUSTER SETTING for visible settings.