PostgreSQL: Configuring PostgreSQL with Skyvia

This documentation is part of the Getting started guide. View the full guide here: How to get started with PostgreSQL.

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  • Unlimited connections and data transfers for seamless scaling.
  • PgAdmin web UI included for intuitive database management.
  • Popular extensions included, such as PostGIS, TimescaleDB, and PgVector.
  • Simple, one-click updates keep your database secure and current.
  • High performance and strong security on private, dedicated infrastructure.

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Using Skyvia with Stackhero for PostgreSQL is straightforward. Ensure a secure connection by configuring the following settings:

  1. Set Protocol to SSL
  2. Set Port to your PostgreSQL port
  3. Force encryption by setting SSL Mode to Require
  4. Select an SSL TLS Protocol of 1.2 or higher

For additional details on Skyvia configuration, please refer to the Skyvia official documentation.

Example of Skyvia configuration with Stackhero for PostgreSQLExample of Skyvia configuration with Stackhero for PostgreSQL

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Getting started
    How to get started with PostgreSQL
  2. Using the PostgreSQL psql CLI
  3. Creating a user and database in PostgreSQL
  4. Importing data from your computer to PostgreSQL
  5. Exporting data from PostgreSQL to your computer
  6. Using PostgreSQL with Node.js
  7. Using PostgreSQL with Node.js/TypeORM
  8. Using PostgreSQL with Django
  9. Activating PostgreSQL PostGIS extension
  10. Deactivating PostgreSQL PostGIS extension
  11. Activating PgVector extension
  12. Activating TimescaleDB extension
  13. Tracking statistics of SQL planning and execution (pg_stat_statements)

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