# CREATE VIEW

A statement that defines a view from a query.

## What is **CREATE VIEW** in a relational database?

**CREATE VIEW** — A statement that defines a view from a query.

```sql
CREATE VIEW active_customer AS
SELECT customer_id, email
FROM customer
WHERE status = 'active';
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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