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Connecting to PostgreSQL

1 min read · Updated 23 Oct 2026

In this article, we show you how to connect your Astrato workspace to PostgreSQL. It’s designed to be a quick process and easy to follow.


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When you’re setting up your data connection, you’ll be asked to enter information about your data source. We’ve listed all the items you need here:

  • Data connection: Hostname, Port

  • Database Credentials: User name, Password

  • SSL Credentials: SSL mode - default set at ‘Disable’ (HTTP) - please amend as required to meet your organization’s security policy.

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  • Select Data in the sidebar

  • Create Data to open the Create New Data Source screen

  • Click on the PostgreSQL icon

  • A dialogue box displays to Connect to a PostgreSQL (Figure 1)

  • Complete the required fields in the connection dialogue box, and click Test Connection.

Screenshot of the dialogue box to connect a PostgreSQL data source

Figure 1: Create New Connection - dialogue box image

  • On the next screen, select the database.

  • Give the connection a name.

  • Click Next
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  • On the next screen, select the users and groups with access to the data connection.

  • Click connect.

  • The data connection is created, and you’ll be directed to a screen to create your semantic view.

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