PostgreSQL How to Start the Server on Mac OSX

December 20, 2011 | By Duchateaux.

This Quick Guide Give Indication About How to Start the postgres Server On macOS.

  1. You need to Locate the bin/pg_ctl file
    If you do Not know the location make a Search with $locate or $find Commands
    Example:

    locate pg_ctl

  2. Login as the postgres User with (or the User is able to run the Server):

    su postgres

  3. Give the command to Start the server.
    Example:

    /Library/PostgreSQL/9.0/bin/pg_ctl -D /Library/PostgreSQL/9.0/data start

The Extra Indications are Contained in this other Guide:

The Link 2 Tutorial is Contained Here Below:
Mac How to Start PosgreSQL Server

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