How to List PostgreSQL Databases and Tables using psql

Summary

1. Use the \dt or \dt+ command in psql to show tables in a specific database.
2. Use the SELECT statement to query table information from the pg_catalog. pg_tables catalog.

1. How do I list databases in PostgreSQL?
2. How do I view PostgreSQL data?
3. How do I find the database name in PostgreSQL?
4. How can I see the tables in SQL database?
5. How do I switch between databases in PostgreSQL?
6. How do I list all tables in PostgreSQL database?
7. How do I connect to a PostgreSQL database?
8. Where is the PostgreSQL database stored?
9. How do I connect to a PostgreSQL schema?
10. How do I dump a Postgres database?
11. Does PostgreSQL have a GUI?
12. How do I find my Postgres user?

How do I list databases in PostgreSQL?

A single Postgres server process can manage multiple databases at the same time. Each database is stored as a separate set of files in its own directory within the server's data directory. To view all of the defined databases on the server you can use the \list meta-command or its shortcut \l .

How do I view PostgreSQL data?

Step-by-step guide

1. Locate the 'object browser' on the left side of the screen.
2. Double-click on PostgresSQL 9.x.
3. Double-click on Databases.
4. Double-click on esp_mdphnet.
5. Expand schemas, esp_mdphnet, and Tables.
6. Right-click on the table that you wish to view.
7. Select View Data, then View All Rows.

How do I find the database name in PostgreSQL?

Using \c <database_name> in PostgreSQL will connect to the named database.

How can I see the tables in SQL database?

Then issue one of the following SQL statement:

1. Show all tables owned by the current user: SELECT table_name FROM user_tables; Code language: SQL (Structured Query Language) (sql)
2. Show all tables in the current database: SELECT table_name FROM dba_tables; ...
3. Show all tables that are accessible by the current user:

How do I switch between databases in PostgreSQL?

Pre-flight

1. Step 1: Login to your Database. su - postgres.
2. Step 2: Enter the PostgreSQL environment. psql. ...
3. Step 3: List Your PostgreSQL databases. Often, you'll need to switch from database to database, but first, we will list the available database in PostgreSQL. ...
4. Step 4: Switching Between Databases in PostgreSQL.

How do I list all tables in PostgreSQL database?

Summary

1. Use the \dt or \dt+ command in psql to show tables in a specific database.
2. Use the SELECT statement to query table information from the pg_catalog. pg_tables catalog.

How do I connect to a PostgreSQL database?

The following steps show you how to connect to the PostgreSQL database server via the psql program: First, launch the psql program and connect to the PostgreSQL Database Server using the postgres user: Second, enter all the information such as Server, Database, Port, Username, and Password.

Where is the PostgreSQL database stored?

All the data needed for a database cluster is stored within the cluster's data directory, commonly referred to as PGDATA (after the name of the environment variable that can be used to define it). A common location for PGDATA is /var/lib/pgsql/data.

How do I connect to a PostgreSQL schema?

Create a database for Postgres that will be used to show the table schema. CREATE DATABASE some_db; Type the command \l in the psql command-line interface to display a list of all the databases on your Postgres server. Next, use the command \c followed by the database name to connect to that database.

How do I dump a Postgres database?

One-Time SQL Dump

1. Log in as the postgres user: su - postgres.
2. Dump the contents of a database to a file by running the following command. ...
3. To demonstrate restoring lost data, delete your example database and create an empty database in its place: dropdb dbname createdb dbname.

Does PostgreSQL have a GUI?

PgAdmin is the only PostgreSQL native GUI, it's totally free, and it scales easily across multiple servers. PgAdmin makes for a great choice for Postgres focused Database Administrators.

How do I find my Postgres user?

Use \du or \du+ psql command to list all users in the current database server. Use the SELECT statement to query the user information from the pg_catalog.