# Only the `better-sqlite3` package is supported for the SQLite client

> Source: https://docs.strapi.io/cms/migration/v4-to-v5/breaking-changes/only-better-sqlite3-for-sqlite

In Strapi 5, SQLite databases must use the `better-sqlite3` package with the database client configuration set to `sqlite` instead of other options like `sqlite3` or `sqlite-legacy`.

Strapi 5 can only use the `better-sqlite3` package for SQLite databases, and the `client` value for it must be set to `sqlite`.

This page is part of the [breaking changes database](/cms/migration/v4-to-v5/breaking-changes) and provides information about the breaking change and additional instructions to migrate from Strapi v4 to Strapi 5.

- Is this breaking change affecting plugins? No
- Is this breaking change automatically handled by a codemod? Yes
  - Codemod: [sqlite3-to-better-sqlite3](https://github.com/strapi/strapi/blob/develop/packages/utils/upgrade/resources/codemods/5.0.0/sqlite3-to-better-sqlite3.json.ts)

## Breaking change description

**In Strapi v4**

The database configuration `client` option for SQLite databases accepts several values such as `sqlite3`, `vscode/sqlite3`, `sqlite-legacy`, and `better-sqlite3`.

**In Strapi 5**

The database configuration `client` option for SQLite database only accepts `sqlite`.

## Migration

This section regroups useful notes and procedures about the introduced breaking change.

### Notes

* Strapi 5 uses the `better-sqlite3` package for SQLite databases under the hood and rewrites the `sqlite` option as `better-sqlite3` for Knex.
* Additional information about database clients and configuration can be found in the [database configuration](/cms/configurations/database) documentation.

### Manual procedure

No manual migration should be required as codemods from the [upgrade tool](/cms/upgrade-tool) will handle this change.

In case you want to manually migrate, run the following commands in the terminal:

1. Run `yarn remove sqlite3` to remove the sqlite 3 package.
2. Run `yarn add better-sqlite3` to install the `better-sqlite3` package.