Database driver PostgreSQL

This guide provides instructions on how to set up and use PostgreSQL with DBeaver.

DBeaver offers extensive support for PostgreSQL, but it might not cover all possible functionalities. If DBeaver is missing a feature you need, please submit a request through our GitHub page. If you are a developer, you have the option to enhance DBeaver's capabilities by contributing your own code. For guidelines on how to do this, check out our Contribution Guide.

Before you start, you must create a connection in DBeaver and select PostgreSQL. If you have not done this, please refer to our Database Connection article.

DBeaver interacts with the PostgreSQL server using a specific driver, it supports all versions of PostgreSQL, but the correct driver must be selected: use PostgreSQL (old) for versions below 8.x and PostgreSQL for newer versions. DBeaver also supports PostgreSQL extensions such as EDB, Google Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL and Fujitsu Enterprise Postgres. You must select the appropriate driver in the Connect to a database window for these extensions.

This section provides an overview of DBeaver's settings for establishing a direct connection and the configuration of secure connections using SSH, proxies, SSL, and the setup of ODBC/JDBC drivers for PostgreSQL.

In this subsection, we will outline the settings for establishing a direct connection to a PostgreSQL database using DBeaver. Correctly configuring your connection ensures seamless interaction between DBeaver and your PostgreSQL database.

1) The first page of the connection settings requires you to fill in specific fields to establish the initial connection.

Field	Description
Connect by (Host/URL)	Choose whether you want to connect using a host or a URL.
Driver Type	Select the appropriate driver for your PostgreSQL database.
URL	If you are connecting via URL, enter the URL of your PostgreSQL database here. This field is hidden if you are connecting via the host.
Host	If you are connecting via host, enter the host address of your PostgreSQL database here.
Database	Enter the name of the PostgreSQL database you want to connect to.
Show all databases	Displays all databases in the database navigator. Note: This option works only when the Host connection type is selected. It does not work when connecting via URL.
Port	Enter the port number for your PostgreSQL database. The default PostgreSQL port is 5432.
Authentication	Choose the type of authentication you want to use for the connection. For detailed guides on authentication types, please refer to the following articles: - Native Database Authentication - AWS RDS IAM Authentication - Azure AD Authentication for PostgreSQL - DBeaver Profile Authentication - PostgreSQL Kerberos Authentication - PostgreSQL PgPass Authentication - PostgreSQL SSPI Authentication (Windows SSO) You can also read about security in DBeaver PRO.
Local Client	Specify the local client, see our article about Local client.
Connection Details	Provide additional connection details if necessary.
Driver Name	This field will be auto-filled based on your selected driver type.
Driver Settings	If there are any specific driver settings, configure them here.

2) The second page of the connection settings offers additional options that allow you to customize your further connection to the PostgreSQL database.

The Connection Details section in DBeaver allows for further customization of your PostgreSQL connection. This includes options for adjusting the Navigator View, setting up Security measures, applying Filters, configuring Connection Initialization settings, and setting up Shell Commands. Each of these settings can significantly impact your database operations and workflow. For detailed guides on these settings, please refer to the following articles:

• Connection Details Configuration
• Database Navigator
• Security Settings Guide
• Filters Settings Guide
• Connection Initialization Settings Guide

• Shell Commands Guide

The settings for PostgreSQL Driver properties enable you to adjust the performance of the PostgreSQL JDBC and ODBC driver. These adjustments can influence the efficiency, compatibility, and features of your PostgreSQL database.

For a complete walkthrough on setting up PostgreSQL JDBC and ODBC drivers properties, you can refer to the official PostgreSQL JDBC documentation and PostgreSQL ODBC documentation. These guides detail each driver's properties and how they can be used to optimize PostgreSQL database connections.

You can customize the PostgreSQL driver in DBeaver via the Edit Driver page, accessible by clicking on the Driver Settings button on the first page of the driver settings. This page offers a range of settings that can influence your PostgreSQL database connections. For a comprehensive guide on these settings, please refer to our Database drivers article.