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  1. Installing Postgresql

Installing PostgreSQL on Windows

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Last updated 4 months ago

Step 1: Download the Installer

  • Go to the

  • Select Windows and download the installer.

Step 2: Run the Installer

  1. Open the downloaded file and follow the prompts.

  2. During installation:

    • Choose a directory for PostgreSQL (default is fine).

    • Set a password for the default PostgreSQL user (postgres). Remember this password!

    • Select the components you need. By default, everything essential is selected.

    • Choose a port (default is 5432). Keep this unless you have a specific reason to change it.

Step 3: Verify Installation

  1. Open pgAdmin (a graphical tool included in the installation) and connect using the password you set.

  2. Alternatively, open the command prompt and type

psql -U postgres

Explanation: psql is the command-line tool for PostgreSQL. It connects to the database using the username postgres.

PostgreSQL website.