How to Check PostgreSQL Status

[aaron]

   

   

After installing PostgreSQL, check whether it is enabled and active. Use the systemctl or service command utility to verify the service status:

   

sudo service postgresql status

   

sudo systemctl status postgresql

   

If PostgreSQL is enabled, your command line will output active and loaded, similar to the following:

   

   

In addition to the service status, check whether PostgreSQL is ready to accept a connection using this command:

   

sudo pg_isready

   

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