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Connect to Postgres

Galaxy makes it easy to connect to your Postgres database and start querying in seconds.

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Quick Start

  1. Click Add Source in Galaxy
  2. Select Postgres from the list
  3. Fill in your connection details
  4. Test the connection
  5. Start querying!

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Connection Details

Create Postgres Source When creating a Postgres connection, you’ll need:
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name
string
required
A friendly name for your connection Example: Production DB or Analytics Postgres
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host
string
required
Your Postgres server address Example: localhost or db.example.com
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port
number
default:"5432"
required
The port number (usually 5432)
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username
string
required
Your database username
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password
string
required
Your database password
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database
string
required
The database name to connect to

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Testing Your Connection

Before saving, Galaxy will test your connection to make sure everything works. Click Test Connection to verify your settings.

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Success

Connection Successful When successful, you’ll see a green confirmation message and can save your connection.

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Error

Connection Error If there’s an issue, you’ll see an error message with details about what went wrong.

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Common Issues

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Connection Failed

  • Double-check your host and port
  • Verify your username and password
  • Make sure your database allows external connections
  • Check if you’re behind a VPN or firewall

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Authentication Error

  • Confirm your username has access to the database
  • Verify your password is correct
  • Check if your Postgres server uses a different authentication method

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Next Steps

Once connected, you can:
  • Browse your tables and schemas in the sidebar
  • Write SQL queries with auto-complete
  • Use the AI agent to help write queries
  • Save and share your queries with your team