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## Can I change the data type of a column in the warehouse?
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Yes, the data type can be changed, and you can always reach out to [Segment support](https://app.segment.com/workspaces?contact=1){:target="_blank”} for assistances.
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Yes. Data types are initially set up in your warehouse based on the first value that comes in from a source, but you can request data type changes by reaching out to [Segment support](https://app.segment.com/workspaces?contact=1){:target="_blank”} for assistance.
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For context, Segment uses ["unified" data types](/docs/connections/storage/warehouses/schema/#schema-evolution-and-compatibility){:target="_blank”} to create the all coresponding data types in cusostomer's data warehouse destinations based on the first value that comes in from a source. As an example, Segment support team can generally help in the below scenarios:
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Keep in mind that Segment only uses [general data types](/docs/connections/storage/warehouses/schema/#schema-evolution-and-compatibility){:target="_blank”} when loading data in your warehouse. Therefore, some of the common scenarios are:
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- Changing data type from `timestamp` to `varchar`
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- Changing data type from `integer` to `float`
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- Changing data type from `boolean` to `varchar`
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And, the team normally can't update the data type in the below scenarios, where you need to manually change the data type:
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- Expanding `varchar(256)` to `varchar(2048)`
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- Updating `integer` to `bigint`
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- Updating `float` to `float8`
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- The credentials configured for syncing data doesn't have sufficient permissions
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More granular changes (such as the examples below) wouldn’t normally be handled by the Support team, thus they often need to be made within the warehouse itself:
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- Expanding data type `varchar(256)` to `varchar(2048)`
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- Updating data type `integer` to `bigint`
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- Updating data type `float` to `float8`
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## Can the data type definitions in Protocols be enforced in a warehouse schema?

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