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Connecting to a PostgreSQL Server in pgAdmin 4

Defining a Server Connection

To establish a connection to a PostgreSQL server in pgAdmin 4, right-click on the "Servers" node in the left-hand pane and select "Create" > "Server..." from the context menu.

Connect to Server Dialog

In the "Connect to Server" dialog, provide the following information:

• Name: A descriptive name for the server connection.
• Host: The host name or IP address of the PostgreSQL server.
• Port: The port number on which the server is listening (default: 5432).
• Username: The PostgreSQL user name.
• Password: The password for the specified user.

Authentication Options

pgAdmin 4 supports various authentication methods, including: * Password * GSSAPI * AWS IAM * Azure Active Directory * Google Cloud Platform

Connecting via Paste

Alternatively, you can create a new server connection by pasting a PostgreSQL connection string into the "Connect to Server" dialog. This is useful when you have a connection string that was generated by another tool or application. To paste a connection string, click the "Paste Connection String" button in the "Connect to Server" dialog. This will open a new dialog where you can paste the connection string.

Accessing Server Objects

Once you have established a connection to a server, you can access its objects, such as databases, tables, views, and functions, in the right-hand pane of pgAdmin 4.