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	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 if necessary.
Driver Name	This field will be auto-filled based on your selected driver type.
Driver Settings	If there are any , 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.

DBeaver provides extensive capabilities for managing PostgreSQL database connections via ODBC/JDBC drivers. This functionality enables you to connect to your PostgreSQL database using native ODBC drivers, offering an alternative when specific DBeaver drivers are not available.

You can find a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to install the driver manager, set up drivers, configure data sources, and establish connections in DBeaver in our ODBC Driver Configuration article.

DBeaver supports secure connections to your PostgreSQL database. Guidance on configuring such connections, specifically SSH, Proxy, and SSL connections, can be found in various referenced articles. For a comprehensive understanding, please refer to these articles:

• SSH Configuration.

• Proxy Configuration.

• SSL Configuration.

• Kubernetes Configuration.

DBeaver provides a host of features designed for PostgreSQL databases. This includes the ability to view schemas, along with numerous unique capabilities aimed at optimizing database operations.

DBeaver lets you view and manipulate a wide range of PostgreSQL database objects. DBeaver has extensive support for various PostgreSQL metadata types, allowing you to interact with a wide variety of database objects, such as:

• Databases
  • Schemas
    • Data types
    • Tables
      • Columns
      • Constraints
      • Indexes
      • Foreign Keys
      • Dependencies
      • References
      • Partitions
      • Triggers
      • Rules
      • Policies
    • Foreign Tables
    • Views
    • Materialized Views
    • Functions
    • Sequences
    • Data types
    • Aggregate functions
  • Event Triggers
  • Extensions
  • Storage
    • Tablespaces
  • Roles
• Administer
  • Jobs
  • Session Manager
  • Lock Manager

For a practical guide on creating new tables and working with various database objects in PostgreSQL, check out our tutorial.

DBeaver is not limited to typical SQL tasks. It also includes numerous unique features specifically for PostgreSQL. Beyond regular SQL operations, DBeaver provides a range of PostgreSQL-specific capabilities, such as:

Additional features compatible with PostgreSQL, but not exclusive to it: