Creating a PostgreSQL User & Adding them to a database

In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a PostgreSQL User, and then add them to a database. After getting PostgreSQL on your VPS or Dedicated server, you can create PostgreSQL users and databases in cPanel.

• How to Create A PostgreSQL User
• How to Add a User to a Database

How to Create A PostgreSQL User

1. Login to cPanel.
2. Click the PostgreSQL Databases button in the Databases section.
   
   
   
   Note: The PostgreSQL button, is only available after installing PostgreSQL on your VPS, or Dedicated server.
3. In the Add New User section, enter a username, then your password in the available fields. Be sure to use a strong password.
   
4. Click the Create User button. You are finished when you see a message similar to this, but your actual PostgreSQL username and password will be listed: “Added user “exampl8_username” with password “E1+q0I;1r7XT”. “

How to Add a User to a Database

1. Login to cPanel.
2. Click the PostgreSQL Databases button in the Databases section.
3. In the Add User To Database section, select the User you want to add from the drop-down menu.
   
4. Choose the database you want to add the user to, from the Database section.
5. Click the Submit button.
   
   
   You are finished when you see a message similar to this, with your own username and password: “User exampl8_user was added to the database exampl8_test.“

Congratulations, now you know how to create a PostgreSQL user, and add them to a PostgreSQL database. Learn more about PostgreSQL Hosting options.