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# PostgreSQL
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PostgreSQL is a powerful open-source relational database management system (RDBMS), renowned for stability, scalability, and robustness. It is an ideal choice for applications that require data consistency and reliability.
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## Prerequisites
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* Get PostgreSQL database connection parameters from the database owner.
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* Refer to IP allowlist to add IP addresses of Lowcoder to your allowlist (if needed).
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## Connect to PostgreSQL data source
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Follow the steps below:
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1. Create a new data source in two ways. Note that this permission is restricted to workspace admins and developers.
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* Navigate to the **Data Sources** tab on [Lowcoder Homepage](https://lowcoder.dev) and click **New data source**.
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* When creating a new query in the app editor, click **+ New** > **+ New data source**.
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2. Select **Database** > **PostgreSQL** as the data source type.
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3. Set its name and configure general settings, including host, port, and database name. You can also set the user name and a password.
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4. (Optional) Click **Test connection** to check whether the new data source is successfully connected.
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5. Click **Save**, and it will be saved to your data source library.
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