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Redis · Command

HELLO

HELLO performs a Redis connection handshake. It can select RESP2 or RESP3, authenticate the connection, set its name, and return server and connection details.

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Since
6.0.0

Syntax

HELLO [protover [AUTH username password] [SETNAME clientname]]

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  • AUTH
  • CLIENT GETNAME
  • CLIENT SETNAME
  • PING
  • RESET

Source: HELLO | Docs. Checked 2026-11-03.