> Summary: Neon project regions are fixed, so moving a database to another region requires creating a new Neon project in the target region and migrating the data into it. This page helps you choose a migration method: Import Data Assistant (recommended for databases under 10 GB), pg\_dump/pg\_restore (for full control over dump files and restore timing), or logical replication (for minimal-downtime cutover on busy databases).

# Migrate to another Neon region

Choose a migration method for a new Neon project in another region

You can't change the region of an existing Neon project in place. A project's region is fixed when you create it. To move your database to a different region, you **create a new Neon project** in the target region and **migrate** your data into it, then cut over and delete the old project.

## Choose a migration method

Each option below is a different way to move your database into a new Neon project in a different region. Choose the option that matches your requirements.

### Import Data Assistant

**Best for** smaller databases (roughly **under 10 GB**) and when you want a guided flow in the Neon Console.

In the Neon Console, open the **[Projects](https://console.neon.tech/app/)** page and start the **Import Data Assistant**. The assistant **creates your new Neon project** in the **target region** as part of the same flow. You begin by entering the **connection string for the database you are migrating from**. See **[Import Data Assistant](/guides/neon-docs-import-import-data-assistant)** for instructions.

### pg\_dump and pg\_restore

**Best for** when you want full control of dump files and restore timing. See **[Migrate data from another Neon project](/guides/neon-docs-import-migrate-from-neon)**. Use direct (unpooled) connection strings for both the source and target; avoid running `pg_dump` or `pg_restore` over a pooled connection.

### Logical replication

**Best for minimal downtime** on busy databases where a long dump or restore window is not acceptable.

You replicate from the source project to the target and cut over when caught up. See **[Replicate data from one Neon project to another](/guides/integrations-tooling-guides-logical-replication-neon-to-neon)**. Expect more configuration than other migration methods.

## Related docs

- [Region migration](/guides/neon-docs-import-region-migration)
- [Get started with logical replication](/guides/postgres-guides-logical-replication-guide)

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## Related docs (Region migration)

- [Overview](/guides/neon-docs-import-region-migration)
- [Azure regions deprecation](/guides/neon-docs-import-azure-regions-deprecation)
- [Neon to Lakebase](/guides/neon-docs-guides-migrate-neon-to-lakebase)
- [Postgres-compatible export](/guides/neon-docs-guides-export-neon-postgres-compatible)

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## Related pages

- [Region migration](./neon-docs-import-region-migration.md)
- [Azure regions deprecation](./neon-docs-import-azure-regions-deprecation.md)
- [Migrate Neon to Lakebase](./neon-docs-guides-migrate-neon-to-lakebase.md)
- [Postgres-compatible export from Neon](./neon-docs-guides-export-neon-postgres-compatible.md)

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