PostgreSQL on VPS: Install, Configure and Optimize

VDS / VPS Servers · 01.02.2026
PostgreSQL on VPS: Install, Configure and Optimize

Install PostgreSQL 16

sudo apt install -y postgresql postgresql-contrib
sudo systemctl enable --now postgresql

Create Database and User

sudo -u postgres psql
CREATE USER myuser WITH PASSWORD 'StrongPassword';
CREATE DATABASE myapp OWNER myuser;
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